There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Knock 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 Claremorristrain Re
5h 20m€25–46Bus via Athlone
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Knockbus 440
5h 35m€23–32Drive 180 km
- Drive from Thurles to Knockcar 180 km
2h 21m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Centrebus 391
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus Ul05
5h 52m
Thurles to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Knock is to bus via Athlone which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Knock. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Knock via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Thurles and Knock is 238 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Knock without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Thurles to Knock, including transfers.
Thurles to Knock bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Knock is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
Thurles to Knock bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Knock is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Thurles to Knock.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Knock via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Knock via Athlone Station in around 5h 35m.
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
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