The average train between Thurles and Athy takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Athy. 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 every 4 hours between Thurles and Athy. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Athy at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Athy. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Athy station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Thurles and Athy is 65.8 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 2h 44m.