The average train between Castlerea and Thurles takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 Castlerea and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Thurles at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Thurles station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Castlerea to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Castlerea and Thurles is 128.8 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 8m.