There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
2h 26m€13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Clonmel Stnbus 55
- Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Thurlesbus 393 / ...
3h 27m€22–31Drive 81.8 km
- Drive from Waterford to Thurlescar 81.8 km
1h 16m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waterford to Thurlestaxi 81.8 km
1h 16m€120–150
Waterford to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Thurles is to train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Thurles via Gladstone Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Waterford and Thurles is 122 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Waterford to Thurles, including transfers.
Waterford to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Limerick Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Thurles via Clonmel Stn and Gladstone Street in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Clonmel Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Clonmel Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Gladstone Street to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Ardkeen Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 333 3333
- Website
- ardkeentaxis.ie
Liga Taxi
- Website
- ligataxi-wd.com
Rapid Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 858 585
- Website
- rapidcabs.com
Waterford Taxis
- Phone
- +353 51 331 033
- Website
- waterfordtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Stn station.
Waterford to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Thurles is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Waterford to Thurles.
There are 83+ hotels available in Thurles.