There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Roscommon 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 Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 35m€17–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
4h€15–20Drive 126.7 km
- Drive from Thurles to Roscommoncar 126.7 km
1h 43m€22–32Bus via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
4h 13m€24–32
Thurles to Roscommon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Roscommon is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Athlone Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Thurles and Roscommon is 164 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Thurles to Roscommon, including transfers.
Thurles to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Roscommon is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- 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 Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Roscommon is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Thurles to Roscommon.
There are 51+ hotels available in Roscommon.