There are 3 ways to get from Kells 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 Kells to Broadstonebus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 3m€29–42Drive 152.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kells to Thurlescar 152.6 km
2h 21m€27–39Bus, train via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus 109 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 29m€29–41
Kells to Thurles by bus, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kells to Thurles is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kells to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €40.
The distance between Kells and Thurles is 209 km. The road distance is 152.6 km.
The best way to get from Kells to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 3m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Kells to Thurles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kells to Thurles is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kells to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Kells to Thurles. However, you can take the bus to Broadstone, walk to Smithfield, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Thurles. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kells to Thurles via Dublin Busáras, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kells to Broadstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Kells to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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