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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 30m
    €41–59

  2. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 46m

  3. Drive 261.6 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Donegalcar car 261.6 km
    3h 44m
    €45–65

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 858
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 14m
    €41–63

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 22m
    €49–65

Thurles to Donegal by train, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Thurles to Donegal via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 8h 14m.

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