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How to get fromCardiff to Thurlesby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Thurles by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain
    6h 54m
    €75–208

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain
    6h 43m
    €62–295

  3. Train, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ThurlestrainIc / ...
    11h 48m
    €153–240

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Cluain Meala

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Queen Streetbus55 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Thurlesbus393 / ...
    13h 24m
    €90–193

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Queen Streetbus55 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Thurlesbus393 / ...
    15h 47m
    €75–115

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain
    7h 41m
    €94–221

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain
    7h 56m
    €90–275

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain
    9h 29m
    €90–221

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEXT - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain
    8h 54m
    €112–354

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ThurlestrainIc / ...
    13h
    €133–200

  11. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctiontrainIc
    13h 30m
    €86–181

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Thurlescar
    9h 16m
    €122–166

Cardiff to Thurles by train, ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thurles, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Thurles. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Thurles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thurles via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 48m.

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