There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Cavan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 109X
3h 59m€26–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
5h 35m€22–30Drive 172.5 km
- Drive from Thurles to Cavancar 172.5 km
2h 20m€30–42Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
4h 30m€33–54
Thurles to Cavan by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Cavan is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Cavan. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Cavan Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Thurles and Cavan is 259 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Thurles to Cavan, including transfers.
Thurles to Cavan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Cavan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Cavan is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Thurles to Cavan.
There are 99+ hotels available in Cavan.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Thurles to Cavan Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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