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How to get fromThurles to Carlowby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3h 2m
    €14–21

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Abbeyleixbus bus 858a
    2. Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Fire Stationbus bus 822
    3h 8m
    €12–15

  3. Drive  72.1 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Carlowcar car 72.1 km
    1h 6m
    €13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thurles to Carlowtaxi taxi 72.1 km
    1h 6m
    €100–130

  5. Bus via Kilkenny

    1. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Kilkennybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 897
    5h 26m
    €17–42

Thurles to Carlow by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Fire Station via Abbeyleix in around 3h 8m.

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