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How to get fromGalway to Thurlesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Thurles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain train Re / ...
    3h 58m
    €24–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Thurlesbus bus 850
    3h 59m
    €15–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 13m
    €21–31

  4. Drive  130.7 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Thurlescar car 130.7 km
    1h 55m
    €23–34

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus bus 391
    4h 13m
    €20–28

Galway to Thurles by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Thurles via Birr in around 3h 59m.

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