There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
1h 36m€29–38Drive 115.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Thurles to Punchestown Racecoursecar 115.9 km
1h 17m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Fire Stationbus 726
3h 11m€25–34
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse station. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Fire Station via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Sallins via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Thurles and Punchestown Racecourse is 119 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse, including transfers.
Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse via Portlaoise and Sallins in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Fire Station in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Thurles to Punchestown Racecourse.
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