There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
3h 57m€25–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
4h 3m€15–19Train
- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 6m€20–30Drive 131.1 km
- Drive from Thurles to Galwaycar 131.1 km
1h 55m€23–33Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Thurles to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 391
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 8m€19–28
Thurles to Galway by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Galway is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Galway. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Merchants Rd via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Galway. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Galway via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Thurles and Galway is 184 km. The road distance is 131.1 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Galway without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Thurles to Galway, including transfers.
Thurles to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Galway is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Galway via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Merchants Rd via Birr in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Thurles to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Galway is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Thurles to Galway.
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