There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Athy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 9m€13–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Saint Peter and Paul's Churchbus 858a
- Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Athy Westbus Iw06
2h 51m€9–13Drive 76.6 km
- Drive from Thurles to Athycar 76.6 km
1h 4m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thurles to Athytaxi 76.6 km
1h 4m€100–130
Thurles to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Athy is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Athy. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Athy West via St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
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 2h 9m.
The distance between Thurles and Athy is 114 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Thurles to Athy, including transfers.
Thurles to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Athy is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
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 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Athy West via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and St Peter and P's Ch in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Bus from Thurles to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Thurles to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Athy is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Thurles to Athy.
There are 140+ hotels available in Athy.