There are 3 ways to get from Maynooth to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 50m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus 858a
5h 19m€26–35Drive 136.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Thurlescar 136.2 km
1h 27m€24–35
Maynooth to Thurles by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Thurles is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Thurles via Heuston Station and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Maynooth and Thurles is 168 km. The road distance is 136.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Maynooth to Thurles, including transfers.
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Heuston Station.
Maynooth to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Thurles via Heuston Station and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Maynooth to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Thurles is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maynooth to Thurles.
There are 78+ hotels available in Thurles.