There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 44m€29–40Bus via Longford
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
6h 16m€36–51Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 167.3 km
2h 16m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Cloghanbus 850
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Leitrimbus Ul06
6h 32m€33–47
Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Thurles and Carrick-on-Shannon is 305 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Longford, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Cloghan to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Thurles to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.