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How to get fromLoughrea to Thurlesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Loughrea to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 39m
    €29–44

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus bus 548
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus bus 850
    5h 16m
    €12–17

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain train Re / ...
    5h 13m
    €32–46

  4. Drive  94.1 km

    1. Drive from Loughrea to Thurlescar car 94.1 km
    1h 25m
    €17–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Loughrea to Thurlestaxi taxi 94.1 km
    1h 25m
    €130–160

  6. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus bus 391
    5h 38m
    €25–40

Loughrea to Thurles by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Loughrea, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Loughrea to Thurles via Galway Coach Stn, Galway, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughrea to Thurles via Athlone Stn in around 5h 16m.

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