The average bus between Belfast and Thurles takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Thurles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Belfast and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 10:30 AM which arrives into Thurles at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T2 and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Thurles station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Belfast and Thurles is 246.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Thurles via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise Hospital in around 7h 9m.
