There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Thurles by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
6h 30m€41–57Bus, train via Sligo
cheapest- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
7h 33m€39–66Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Donegal to Thurlescar 262.2 km
3h 39m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Thurlesbus 850
8h 30m€39–56Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurlesbus 858
8h 32m€43–61
Donegal to Thurles by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Thurles is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Thurles is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Thurles via Cavan Bus Station and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Donegal and Thurles is 387 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Donegal to Thurles, including transfers.
Donegal to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Thurles is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Donegal to Thurles.
There are 61+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Thurles via Cavan Bus Station and Athlone Station in around 8h 30m.
- 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
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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