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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thurlesby plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thurles by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    5h 56m
    €50–171

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    13h 17m
    €31–183

  3. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    13h 2m
    €41–80

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Thurlescar car
    8h 16m
    €124–400

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    6h 37m
    €49–191

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    6h 22m
    €61–253

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 34m
    €78–165

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 23m
    €82–183

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    7h 19m
    €84–293

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train
    7h 59m
    €84–243

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain train
    7h 5m
    €58–237

Edinburgh to Thurles by train, foot, busferry, bus, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurles, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Thurles. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Thurles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thurles via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 2m.

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