There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 35m€29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
5h 7mDrive 300.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Thurlescar 300.4 km
3h 21m€53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurlesbus 858
6h 39m€33–42
Belfast to Thurles by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Thurles via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Belfast and Thurles is 321 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Belfast to Thurles, including transfers.
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Thurles via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- 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
Belfast to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Thurles is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Belfast to Thurles.
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