The average train between Thurles and Belfast takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Belfast. 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 3 hours between Thurles and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Thurles to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Thurles and Belfast is 246.8 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 10m.