There are 5 ways to get from Knock to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€31–47Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
5h 39m€32–42Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Knock to Thurlescar 178.9 km
2h 19m€31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
6h€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
6h 33m
Knock to Thurles by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Thurles is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Thurles via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Knock and Thurles is 238 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Knock to Thurles, including transfers.
Knock to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Thurles via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Thurles via Athlone Stn in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Knock to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Knock to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Thurles is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Knock to Thurles.
There are 81+ hotels available in Thurles.