There are 4 ways to get from Listowel to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 29m€21–33Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Thurlestrain Ic
3h 50m€28–40Drive 132.4 km
- Drive from Listowel to Thurlescar 132.4 km
1h 58m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
4h 35m€31–46
Listowel to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Listowel to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Listowel to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Listowel to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Listowel and arriving at Thurles via Up G Griffin St and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Listowel to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Thurles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Listowel and Thurles is 146 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.
The best way to get from Listowel to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Listowel to Thurles, including transfers.
Listowel to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Listowel station.
Listowel to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Listowel to Thurles is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Listowel, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Thurles 3 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Listowel to Thurles via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Tralee to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- 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
Listowel to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Listowel to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Listowel to Thurles is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Listowel to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.



