There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 47m€20–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Thurlesbus 850
3h 59m€14–19Bus, 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€23–33Bus via Limerick
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Merchants Rd and arriving at Thurles via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
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 which takes 3h 47m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Galway to Thurles, including transfers.
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Merchants Rd 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 which takes 3h 47m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Thurles via Portarlington in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Thurles via Birr in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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)
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr 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.
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