There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Castlerea 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 Castlereatrain 804 / ...
3h 45m€19–28Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
4h 18m€18–23Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Thurles to Castlereacar 155.5 km
2h 5m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
4h 38m€27–35
Thurles to Castlerea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Castlerea is to bus and train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Castlerea via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Thurles and Castlerea is 191 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Thurles to Castlerea, including transfers.
Thurles to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Castlerea is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Castlerea via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Castlerea is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Thurles to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.