There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Castlebar 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 Castlebartrain Ic / ...
4h 44m€24–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€22–29Drive 197.4 km
- Drive from Thurles to Castlebarcar 197.4 km
2h 37m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus 391
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 32mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
6h 25m€36–51
Thurles to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Castlebar is to bus and train which costs €21 - €29 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Castlebar Library via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Thurles and Castlebar is 251 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Thurles to Castlebar, including transfers.
Thurles to Castlebar bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Castlebar Library via UL Student Ctr and UL East Gate in around 5h 32m.
- 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 Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Thurles to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- 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
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Castlebar bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Thurles to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Castlebar is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Thurles to Castlebar.
There are 249+ hotels available in Castlebar.