There are 6 ways to get from Thurles to Borris by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 489 bus, line 881 bus
best- Take the bus from Thurles to Ballynontybus 896 / ...
- Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Storesbus 489
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Borrisbus 881
3h 56m€9–19Train
- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain Re / ...
4h 6m€18–27Drive 72.2 km
- Drive from Thurles to Borriscar 72.2 km
1h 6m€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thurles to Borristaxi 72.2 km
1h 6m€100–130Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus 500
- Take the bus from Paulstown to Borrisbus 481 / ...
5h 19m€14–27Line 871 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown to Kilkenny Cstlbus 871
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus 500
- Take the bus from Paulstown to Borrisbus 481 / ...
5h 32m€17–26
Thurles to Borris by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Borris is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Borris is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Borris. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Borris via Ballynonty and Kilkenny Cstl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Borris. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Muine Bheag via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Thurles and Borris is 88 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Borris without a car is to bus and line 489 bus and line 881 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €9 - €19.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Thurles to Borris, including transfers.
Thurles to Borris bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Borris is to bus and line 489 bus and line 881 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Borris, IE-CW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Thurles to Borris via Ballynonty, Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores, and Kilkenny Cstl in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurles to Woodlawn Pk via Portlaoise, Kildare, Muine Bheag, and Bagenalstown South in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Thurles to Ballynonty
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Ballynonty to Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Paulstown to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Paulstown to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Johnstown to Kilkenny Cstl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Borris bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Ballynonty station.
Thurles to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Borris is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Thurles to Borris.
There are 181+ hotels available in Borris.



