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How to get fromThurles to Athenryby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 19m
    €16–22

  2. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone to Athenrybus bus 738
    4h 54m

  3. Drive  114.6 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Athenrycar car 114.6 km
    1h 38m
    €21–30

  4. Train via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 46m
    €19–28

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    5h 8m
    €22–33

Thurles to Athenry by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Athenry via Limerick in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Athenry via Athlone Stn and Athlone in around 4h 54m.

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