The average train between Roscommon and Thurles takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 Roscommon and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Roscommon 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 Roscommon to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Thurles station via Portarlington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Roscommon and Thurles is 108.7 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 2h 38m.