There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Armagh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
4h 58m£26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
- Take the bus from Hanratty's Pub to Armagh Bus Stationbus 69c
6h 6mDrive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Thurles to Armaghcar 145.5 mi
3h 35m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus X4
6h 7m
Thurles to Armagh by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Armagh is to train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Armagh is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Armagh. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Lonsdale Road via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Armagh. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Thurles and Armagh is 188 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thurles to Armagh without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Thurles to Armagh, including transfers.
Thurles to Armagh bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Armagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Armagh is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Armagh, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Armagh Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Portadown, and Portadown Train Station [bus stop] in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Lonsdale Road via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Hanratty's Pub to Armagh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Armagh bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Thurles to Armagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Armagh is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Thurles to Armagh.
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