There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Thurles by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Churchbus Iw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurlesbus 858
2h 57m€13–19Train
- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Re / ...
2h 59m€13–20Drive 76.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Thurlescar 76.7 km
1h 4m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Thurlestaxi 76.7 km
1h 4m€110–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Stationbus 883
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 21m
Athy to Thurles by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Thurles via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Athy and Thurles is 86 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Athy to Thurles, including transfers.
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy William Street to Thurles via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- 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/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Thurles is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Athy to Thurles.
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