There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus 2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 41m€29–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 6m€21–31Drive 133.9 km
- Drive from Arklow to Thurlescar 133.9 km
2h 10m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurlesbus 858
6h 13m€30–43
Arklow to Thurles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Thurles is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Thurles via George's Quay and Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Thurles via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Arklow and Thurles is 213 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Arklow to Thurles, including transfers.
Arklow to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Thurles via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Thurles via Custom House Quay, George's Quay, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Thurles is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Arklow to Thurles.
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