The average bus between Maynooth and Thurles takes 6h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maynooth 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 Maynooth and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Naas and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 20m • 3 changes



4h 30m • 3 changes
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8h 40m • 3 changes



5h 20m • 3 changes



4h 25m • 3 changes
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11h 15m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Thurles station via Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Maynooth and Thurles is 113.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Maynooth to Thurles via Naas, Toughers Ind Estate, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 5h.