There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis 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 Ballyhaunistrain Ic / ...
4h 6m€21–32Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Ballyhaunistrain Ic / ...
4h 32m€19–25Drive 163.7 km
- Drive from Thurles to Ballyhauniscar 163.7 km
2h 23m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyhaunisbus 440
5h 1m€29–38
Thurles to Ballyhaunis by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis is to bus and train which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Thurles and Ballyhaunis is 209 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis, including transfers.
Thurles to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Ballyhaunis is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Ballyhaunis, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Ballyhaunis via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Ballyhaunis via Athlone Stn in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Ballyhaunis is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Thurles to Ballyhaunis.
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