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

The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Belfast is to train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurles to Belfast is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Glengall Street via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Thurles and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Thurles to Belfast?

The distance between Thurles and Belfast is 201 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurles to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Thurles to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurles to Belfast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thurles to Belfast train from?

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

Train or bus from Thurles to Belfast?

The best way to get from Thurles to Belfast is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Thurles to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thurles to Belfast train arrive?

Thurles to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Thurles to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Belfast is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Thurles to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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 Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
4h 10m
£25–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
4h 50m
Drive 186.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurles to Belfastcar 186.3 mi
3h 20m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 858
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
6h 12m
£29–38

Thurles to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

114Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thurles to Belfast.

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Distance: 199.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Glengall Street via Portlaoise JFL Avenue, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 6h 12m.

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