There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Thurles by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 48m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Cloghanbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Thurlesbus 850
3h 45m€17–24Drive 127.5 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Thurlescar 127.5 km
1h 42m€22–32Bus via Athlone Stn
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
4h 15m€24–31
Roscommon to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Thurles is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Thurles via Cloghan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Roscommon and Thurles is 164 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Roscommon to Thurles, including transfers.
Roscommon to Thurles bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Thurles via Cloghan in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Cloghan to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Flying into Beijing?, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Thurles bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at Cloghan station.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Thurles is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Roscommon to Thurles.
There are 81+ hotels available in Thurles.