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

The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Athy is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurles to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Athy?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Athy. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Mulgrave Street via St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Thurles and Athy?

No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Athy. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Thurles to Athy?

The distance between Thurles and Athy is 114 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Thurles to Athy without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €13 - €20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Thurles to Athy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurles to Athy bus from?

Thurles to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.

Where do I catch the Thurles to Athy train from?

Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.

Train or bus from Thurles to Athy?

The best way to get from Thurles to Athy is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Thurles to Athy bus arrive?

Thurles to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Where does the Thurles to Athy train arrive?

Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Thurles to Athy?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Athy is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Thurles to Athy.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 143+ hotels available in Athy.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
1h 54m
€13–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
2. Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Mulgrave Streetbus Iw06
2h 56m
€9–13
Drive 76.6 km
1. Drive from Thurles to Athycar 76.6 km
1h 4m
€14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thurles to Athytaxi 76.6 km
1h 4m
€100–130

Thurles to Athy by train

162Weekly Trains

1h 54mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Mulgrave Street via Portlaoise JFL Ave and St Peter and P's Ch in around 2h 56m.

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