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

The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Carrickmacross is to train and bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurles to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Carrickmacross?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Carrickmacross N2 via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Thurles to Carrickmacross?

The distance between Thurles and Carrickmacross is 227 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thurles to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €20 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Thurles to Carrickmacross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurles to Carrickmacross bus from?

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

Train or bus from Thurles to Carrickmacross?

The best way to get from Thurles to Carrickmacross is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Thurles to Carrickmacross bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thurles to Carrickmacross?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Carrickmacross is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Thurles to Carrickmacross.

Where can I stay near Carrickmacross?

There are 97+ hotels available in Carrickmacross.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
3h 49m
€21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 27m
€31–45
Drive 188.3 km
1. Drive from Thurles to Carrickmacrosscar 188.3 km
2h 55m
€32–46
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 Zone 12 to Carrickmacross N2bus 32
5h 39m
€31–46

Thurles to Carrickmacross by train, tram, and bus

91Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.9 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Carrickmacross via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Clarke Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Carrickmacross N2 via Portlaoise JFL Avenue, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 5h 39m.

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