There are 4 ways to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 11m
2 alternative options
Bus, line 830 bus • 4h 40m
Drive • 1h 29m
Cluain Meala to Tullamore by train
The train journey time between Cluain Meala and Tullamore is around 3h 49m and covers a distance of around 175 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 41m. Operated by Irish Rail, the Cluain Meala to Tullamore train service departs from Clonmel and arrives in Tullamore. Typically 22 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore is to bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluain Meala to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Clonmel and arriving at Columcille Street, stop 102921 via Ormonde College, stop 337811. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluain Meala to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Clonmel and arriving at Tullamore via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Cluain Meala and Tullamore is 103 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore, including transfers.
Cluain Meala to Tullamore bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Clonmel station.
Cluain Meala to Tullamore train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Clonmel station.
The best way to get from Cluain Meala to Tullamore is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.

- Distance: 103.2 km
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Cluain Meala, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cluain Meala to Tullamore via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluain Meala to Tullamore via Ormonde College, stop 337811 in around 4h 11m.

- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Clonmel to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €8 - €10
- Flexible
- €8 - €10
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise, Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €10 - €13
- Flexible
- €12 - €14

- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Clonmel to Kilkenny, Ormond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ormonde College, stop 337811 to Columcille Street, stop 102921
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Bus Eireann

- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- info@bkavcoaches.com
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Gladstone Street Clonmel to Urlingford, Josephines Urlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons

- Phone
- 057 8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Urlingford, Josephines Urlingford to Laois Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie

- Phone
- 05786-24416
- slievebloomcoaches@live.com
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Laois Shopping Centre to Tullamore, Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Cluain Meala to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Columcille Street, stop 102921 station.
Cluain Meala to Tullamore train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Portlaoise, Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluain Meala to Tullamore is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cluain Meala to Tullamore.
There are six+ hotels available in Tullamore. Prices start at €87 per night.