There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Arklow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
4h 21m€22–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Abbeyleixbus
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Carlow Bus Stnbus 822
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Arklow Stnbus 800
6h 5m€17–23Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Thurles to Dublin Heustonbus 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklowbus 2
4h 48mDrive 133.9 km
- Drive from Thurles to Arklowcar 133.9 km
2h 10m€24–34
Thurles to Arklow by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Arklow is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Arklow is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Arklow via Heuston Station and Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Thurles and Arklow is 222 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Arklow without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Thurles to Arklow, including transfers.
Thurles to Arklow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Arklow is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, and Merrion Sq North in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Arklow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Thurles to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Arklow is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Thurles to Arklow.
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