There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine 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 Claremorristrain 804 / ...
5h 25m€31–51Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 39m€32–42Drive 180.3 km
- Drive from Thurles to Knock Shrinecar 180.3 km
2h 21m€32–47
Thurles to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Claremorris via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Thurles and Knock Shrine is 238 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Thurles to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Knock Shrine via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Knock Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock in around 5h 39m.
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- 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
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Knock Shrine is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Thurles to Knock Shrine.
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