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How to get fromThurles to Castlereaby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train 209 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain train Re
    3h 45m
    €19–28
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Re
    4h 18m
    €17–24
  3. Drive 155.5 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Castlereacar car 155.5 km
    2h 5m
    €26–38
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlereabus bus 440
    4h 38m
    €19–27

Thurles to Castlerea by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Thurles to Castlerea via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 4h 38m.

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