There are 6 ways to get from Thurles to Tullamore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 4994 bus
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Port Laoise to Tullamorebus 4994
2h 27m€11–15Train
- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
2h 35m€11–17Drive 78.4 km
- Drive from Thurles to Tullamorecar 78.4 km
1h 14m€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thurles to Tullamoretaxi 78.4 km
1h 14m€110–140Bus, line 843 bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
2h 43m€13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Tullamore Collegebus 829
2h 43m€14–21
Thurles to Tullamore by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Tullamore is to train and line 4994 bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Tullamore is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €13 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Spollanstown via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Tullamore via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Thurles and Tullamore is 92 km. The road distance is 78.4 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Tullamore without a car is to train and line 4994 bus which takes 2h 27m and costs €11 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Thurles to Tullamore, including transfers.
Thurles to Tullamore bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Tullamore is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 843 bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Tullamore via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Spollanstown via Birr in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Port Laoise to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Tullamore College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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 Tullamore bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Thurles to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Tullamore is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Thurles to Tullamore.
There are 63+ hotels available in Tullamore.



