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How to get fromTullow to Thurlesby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tullow to Thurles by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus Iw08
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus bus 858a
    4h 18m
    €23–31

  2. Bus via Abbeyleix

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Abbeyleixbus bus 822
    2. Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus bus 858a
    4h 31m
    €15–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 32m
    €17–25

  4. Drive  86.9 km

    1. Drive from Tullow to Thurlescar car 86.9 km
    1h 22m
    €16–22

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tullow to Thurlestaxi taxi 86.9 km
    1h 22m
    €120–150

  6. Line 484 bus, line 482 bus, bus, line 489 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tullow to Ballonbus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Ballon to Paulstownbus bus 482
    3. Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus bus 500
    4. Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Ballynontybus bus 489
    5. Take the bus from Ballynonty to Thurlesbus bus 896 / ...
    6h 19m
    €15–29

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  • Distance: 116.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Tullow to Thurles via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tullow to Thurles via Carlow, Carlow, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 4h 32m.

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