There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Rathdrum 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 Rathdrumtrain Ic
4h 4m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Kellyville Parkbus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Wbus 2
7h 19m€32–49Drive 127.3 km
- Drive from Thurles to Rathdrumcar 127.3 km
2h 15m€23–33
Thurles to Rathdrum by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Rathdrum is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Rathdrum via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 13 and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Thurles and Rathdrum is 204 km. The road distance is 127.3 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Thurles to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Thurles to Rathdrum bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Rathdrum is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Rathdrum via Kellyville Park, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 13, and Arklow W in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Kellyville Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Rathdrum bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Kellyville Park station.
Thurles to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Rathdrum is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Thurles to Rathdrum.
There are 118+ hotels available in Rathdrum.