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How to get fromThurles to Castlebarby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €24–36

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    5h 9m
    €22–29

  3. Drive 197.4 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Castlebarcar car 197.4 km
    2h 37m
    €34–48

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus bus Ul05
    5h 32m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    6h 25m
    €36–51

Thurles to Castlebar by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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.

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