There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 20m€16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
5h 2m€17–22Drive 161.8 km
- Drive from Thurles to Howthcar 161.8 km
1h 53m€28–40
Thurles to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Howth is to bus which costs €17 - €22 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Howth. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Main Street Howth via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Howth. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Thurles and Howth is 155 km. The road distance is 161.8 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Thurles to Howth, including transfers.
Thurles to Howth bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Howth is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €22 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Main Street Howth via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Eden Quay, and Abbey St Lower in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Howth bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Thurles to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Howth is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Thurles to Howth.
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