There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 27m€21–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 40m€17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 58m€24–35Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Galway to Thurlescar 130.7 km
1h 55m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
4h 13m€20–28
Galway to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Galway and Thurles is 213 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Thurles without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 3h 27m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Galway to Thurles, including transfers.
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Thurles is to train via Portarlington which takes 3h 27m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 13m.
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 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Thurles via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Thurles is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Galway to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.