There are 3 ways to get from Cavan to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 37m€25–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Thurlesbus 850
5h 35m€22–31Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Cavan to Thurlescar 171.4 km
2h 19m€29–42
Cavan to Thurles by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cavan to Thurles is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cavan to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cavan station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Cavan Bus Station and arriving at Thurles via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Cavan and Thurles is 260 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Cavan to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cavan to Thurles, including transfers.
Cavan to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cavan Bus Station.
Cavan to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cavan to Thurles is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cavan to Thurles.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cavan Bus Station to Thurles via Athlone Station in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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