There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Ballybunion by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballybunnionbus 314
4h 10m€27–36Drive 146.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Thurles to Ballybunioncar 146.6 km
2h 6m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Thurles to Traleetrain Ic
5h 25m€39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 391
- Take the bus from Crescent SC to Listowelbus 13
5h 38m€33–62
Thurles to Ballybunion by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Ballybunion is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Ballybunion is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Ballybunnion via Sarsfield St, Crescent SC and Listowel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Tralee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Thurles and Ballybunion is 169 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ballybunion without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Thurles to Ballybunion, including transfers.
Thurles to Ballybunion bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Ballybunion train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ballybunion is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Thurles to Tralee once daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Ballybunnion via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Sarsfield St, Crescent SC, and Listowel in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Thurles to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Crescent SC to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Ballybunion bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Thurles to Ballybunion train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Ballybunion is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Thurles to Ballybunion.
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