The average train between Thurles and Castlerea takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Castlerea. 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 twice daily between Thurles and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Castlerea station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Thurles to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Thurles and Castlerea is 128.8 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Castlerea via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 45m.
