There are 5 ways to get from Tralee to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Thurlestrain Ic
2h 25m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 48m€23–33Drive 162.7 km
- Drive from Tralee to Thurlescar 162.7 km
2h 13m€28–40Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 54m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
4h 21m
Tralee to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prnce's St and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tralee and arriving at Thurles. Services depart six times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Tralee and Thurles is 193 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €17 - €24.
The train from Tralee to Thurles takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Tralee to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prnce's St station.
Tralee to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Thurles 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Thurles via Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–15
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Tralee to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Thurles is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Tralee to Thurles.
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