There are 5 ways to get from Oranmore to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 48m€23–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oranmore to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 7m€20–30Drive 120.5 km
- Drive from Oranmore to Thurlescar 120.5 km
1h 43m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Thurlesbus 850
5h 1m€25–34Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
5h 18m€29–42
Oranmore to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oranmore to Thurles is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Oranmore to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oranmore to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Oranmore Centre and arriving at Thurles via ATU Galway and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Oranmore to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Oranmore and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Oranmore and Thurles is 177 km. The road distance is 120.5 km.
The best way to get from Oranmore to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Oranmore to Thurles, including transfers.
Oranmore to Thurles bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from ATU Galway station.
Oranmore to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Oranmore station.
The best way to get from Oranmore to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Oranmore, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Oranmore to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oranmore Centre to Thurles via ATU Galway and Birr in around 5h 1m.
- 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 Oranmore to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from ATU Galway to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- 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
Oranmore to Thurles bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr station.
Oranmore to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oranmore to Thurles is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Oranmore to Thurles.
There are 77+ hotels available in Thurles.



