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By car (137 km)
1 h 47 min
137 km.
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137 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Portarlington
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74

Bus operators

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Hayes
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Thurles?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to bus which costs $14.13 - $20.65 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Thurles?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Thurles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Cathedral and arriving at Hayes Hotel. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Thurles?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Galway to Thurles?

The distance between Galway and Thurles is 139 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Thurles without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Thurles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 .

How long does it take to get from Galway to Thurles?

The bus from Galway Cathedral to Hayes Hotel takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Galway to Thurles bus from?

Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Galway Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Thurles train from?

Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Thurles?

The best way to get from Galway to Thurles is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Galway to Thurles bus arrive?

Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Hayes Hotel station.

Where does the Galway to Thurles train arrive?

Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Galway to Thurles?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Thurles is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Galway to Thurles.

Where can I stay near Thurles?

There are 49+ hotels available in Thurles. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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