There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€28–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€17–24Drive 240.5 km
- Drive from Newry to Thurlescar 240.5 km
2h 44m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus
5h 51m€19–27
Newry to Thurles by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newry to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Newry to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Thurles via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Newry to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Newry and Thurles is 252 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Newry to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Newry to Thurles, including transfers.
Newry to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Newry to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newry station.
The best way to get from Newry to Thurles is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Newry to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Thurles via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Newry to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Newry to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Newry to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Thurles is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Newry to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.