There are 5 ways to get from County Tipperary to Tralee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Traleetrain Ic
2h 38m€17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
3h 51m€24–32Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from County Tipperary to Traleecar 163.1 km
2h 16m€28–41Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
3h 11m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 391
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
4h 23m
County Tipperary to Tralee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Tipperary to Tralee is to train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from County Tipperary to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Tipperary station to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Thurles Station and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thurles and arriving at Tralee. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between County Tipperary and Tralee is 193 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from County Tipperary to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €17 - €24.
The train from Thurles to Tralee takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.
County Tipperary to Tralee bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles Station.
County Tipperary to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from County Tipperary to Tralee is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between County Tipperary, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Thurles to Tralee twice daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles Station to Tralee Prnce's St via Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Thurles to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–15
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More Questions & Answers
County Tipperary to Tralee bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
County Tipperary to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Tipperary to Tralee is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from County Tipperary to Tralee.
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