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How to get fromThurles to Ashford Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain train 804 / ...
    6h 6m
    €22–34

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    6h 38m
    €21–29

  3. Drive  167.2 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Ashford Castlecar car 167.2 km
    2h 26m
    €30–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus bus Ul05
    6h 41m

  5. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus bus 440
    7h 10m
    €32–43

Thurles to Ashford Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Ashford Castle via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 6h 6m. 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.

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