The average train between Arklow and Thurles takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Arklow and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Thurles at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow 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 train from Arklow to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Thurles station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Arklow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Arklow and Thurles is 112.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Thurles via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 6m.