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How to get fromThurles to Donegalby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurles to Donegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 27m
    €41–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 23m
    €39–56

  3. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 47m

  4. Drive 261.6 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Donegalcar car 261.6 km
    3h 44m
    €44–63

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus bus 858
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 23m
    €43–65

Thurles to Donegal by train, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Thurles to Donegal via Athlone Station and Cavan Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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