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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Birr to The G Hotelbus bus 844
    4h 46m
    €19–25

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h
    €24–35

  3. Drive  129.2 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Claregalwaycar car 129.2 km
    1h 46m
    €23–33

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    4h 51m
    €29–39

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    5h 1m
    €23–33

Thurles to Claregalway by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Thurles to Baile Chláir via Birr, The G Hotel, and Wellpark RC in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurles to Baile Chláir via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 5h.

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