The average train between Castlebar and Thurles takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 5 times a day between Castlebar and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Castlebar 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 Castlebar to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Thurles station via Portarlington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Castlebar to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Castlebar and Thurles is 163.8 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 50m.