The average bus between Maynooth and Thurles takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston Station and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 41m • 2 changes


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9h 41m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Maynooth to Thurles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Thurles station via Heuston Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Maynooth and Thurles is 113.1 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a bus from Maynooth to Thurles via Heuston Station and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 34m.