There are 3 ways to get from Kenmare to Thurles by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 48m€17–41Bus
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
6h 14m€20–44Drive 186.4 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Thurlescar 186.4 km
2h 12m€33–47
Kenmare to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €17 - €45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Thurles via Killarney Mission and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Kenmare and Thurles is 200 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs €17 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kenmare to Thurles, including transfers.
Kenmare to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Thurles is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kenmare to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Thurles via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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