What is the cheapest way to get from Newry to Thurles?

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Thurles is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newry to Thurles?

The fastest way to get from Newry to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Thurles?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Thurles via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Newry to Thurles?

The distance between Newry and Thurles is 250 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.

How do I travel from Newry to Thurles without a car?

The best way to get from Newry to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Newry to Thurles?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Newry to Thurles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Thurles bus from?

Newry to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newry to Thurles?

The best way to get from Newry to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Newry to Thurles bus arrive?

Newry to Thurles bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Newry to Thurles?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Thurles is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Newry to Thurles.

Where can I stay near Thurles?

There are 58+ hotels available in Thurles.

Newry to Thurles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Thurles by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ThurlesIc / ...
3h 40m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ThurlesIc / ...
4h 34m
€27–40
Drive 240.5 km
1. Drive from Newry to Thurles240.5 km
2h 44m
€43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurles858
5h 54m

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Distance: 250.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Thurles via Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Thurles via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 5h 54m.

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