There are 4 ways to get from Rathkeale to Thurles by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 13 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
2h 23m€17–26Line 13 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
3h 30m€27–39Drive 92.1 km
- Drive from Rathkeale to Thurlescar 92.1 km
1h 20m€17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathkeale to Thurlestaxi 92.1 km
1h 20m€130–160
Rathkeale to Thurles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathkeale to Thurles is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rathkeale to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathkeale to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Rathkeale and arriving at Thurles via Up G Griffin St and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Rathkeale and Thurles is 97 km. The road distance is 92.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathkeale to Thurles without a car is to line 13 bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Rathkeale to Thurles, including transfers.
Rathkeale to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Rathkeale station.
Rathkeale to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathkeale to Thurles is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rathkeale to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Rathkeale, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathkeale to Thurles via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Adare Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 87 991 1675
- Website
- adaretaxi.ie
Adare Cab & Minibus Service
- Phone
- +353 86 810 0077
- Website
- adarecab.com
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
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