There are 4 ways to get from Shannon to Thurles by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 343 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbertbus 343
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
2h 24m€18–26Drive 87.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon to Thurlescar 87.3 km
1h 16m€15–22Line 343 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to William Streetbus 343
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
3h 19mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Shannon to Thurlestaxi 87.3 km
1h 16m€120–150
Shannon to Thurles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon to Thurles is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Shannon Town Centre and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Shannon and Thurles is 88 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.
The best way to get from Shannon to Thurles without a car is to line 343 bus and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Shannon to Thurles, including transfers.
Shannon to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Town Centre station.
Shannon to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at William Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon to Thurles is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Shannon to Thurles.
There are 83+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Thurles via William Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 3h 19m.
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Shannon Town Centre to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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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