There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Roscrea by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 812
50 min€5–7Line 225 train, train
- Take the train from Thurles to Ballybrophytrain 225 / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Roscreatrain 160 / ...
1h 33m€6–10Drive 33.5 km
- Drive from Thurles to Roscreacar 33.5 km
30 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thurles to Roscreataxi 33.5 km
30 min€55–70
Thurles to Roscrea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Roscrea is to bus which costs €5 - €7 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Roscrea is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurles and arriving at Roscrea Cstl St. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Roscrea via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Thurles and Roscrea is 33 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Roscrea without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs €5 - €7.
The bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl St takes 50 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Thurles to Roscrea bus services, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Roscrea is to bus which takes 50 min and costs €5 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 225 train and train, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl St twice daily. Tickets cost €8–10 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurles to Roscrea via Ballybrophy in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Ballybrophy to Roscrea
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Thurles to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Robert Ryan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Roscrea bus services, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Roscrea Cstl St station.
Thurles to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Roscrea is 34 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Thurles to Roscrea.
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