There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain 209 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Westporttrain Re
5h 19m€47–63Drive 218.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Thurles to Croagh Patrickcar 218.2 km
3h 8m€36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Re
5h 53m€45–59Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Centrebus 391
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus Ul05
6h 13mBus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Westportbus 440
7h 36m€50–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
The distance between Thurles and Croagh Patrick is 281 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick, including transfers.
The best way to get from Thurles to Croagh Patrick is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Croagh Patrick is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Thurles to Croagh Patrick.
There are 209+ hotels available in Croagh Patrick.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Croagh Patrick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Croagh Patrick via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Westport in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Croagh Patrick via UL Student Centre, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Athlone to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- moreinfo
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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