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There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Ballina 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 Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    5h 47m
    €28–42

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    6h 12m
    €26–35

  3. Drive 220.1 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Ballinacar car 220.1 km
    2h 59m
    €37–54

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 37m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    7h 14m

Thurles to Ballina by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Ballina Humbrt via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Claremorris in around 7h 14m.

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