There are 3 ways to get from County Meath to Thurles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 31m€20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Athlone Stationbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Thurlesbus 850
6h 8m€23–33Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from County Meath to Thurlescar 158.2 km
2h 10m€27–39
County Meath to Thurles by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Meath to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from County Meath to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Meath to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Blackcastle Demesne and arriving at Thurles via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between County Meath and Thurles is 192 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from County Meath to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from County Meath to Thurles, including transfers.
County Meath to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Blackcastle Demesne station.
County Meath to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Meath to Thurles is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from County Meath to Thurles.
There are 61+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between County Meath, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Thurles via Athlone Station in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- 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 Navan to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.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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