There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Portlaoise to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Thurles is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Thurles is to train which takes 33 min and costs €6 - €9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise Station station and arriving at Thurles. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Thurles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Portlaoise and Thurles is 57 km. The road distance is 63.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Portlaoise to Thurles takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Portlaoise to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Portlaoise Station.
Portlaoise to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Thurles is to train which takes 33 min and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Thurles hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Portlaoise Station to Thurles 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise Station to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Thurles station.
Portlaoise to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Thurles is 63 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Portlaoise to Thurles.
There are 58+ hotels available in Thurles.