There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
6h 13m€23–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
6h 38m€21–29Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Thurles to Ashford Castlecar 167.2 km
2h 26m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus 391
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus Ul05
6h 41mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
7h 5m€48–66
Thurles to Ashford Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle is to bus and train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Cong via UL East Gate and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Claremorris via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Thurles and Ashford Castle is 262 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Thurles to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Ashford Castle via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Ashford Castle via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, Claremorris, and Cong in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Thurles to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Thurles to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Ashford Castle is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Thurles to Ashford Castle.
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