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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    4h 49m
    €25–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    5h 13m
    €13–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 1m
    €29–43

  4. Drive  94.7 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Loughreacar car 94.7 km
    1h 25m
    €17–24

  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 43m
    €28–41

Thurles to Loughrea by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Loughrea via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Galway, and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Loughrea via Athlone Stn in around 5h 13m.

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