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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 Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    4h 33m
    €23–34

  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
    €35–51

  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. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus bus 440
    6h 52m
    €39–54

Thurles to Castlebar by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Castlebar via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 4h 33m. 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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