There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Thurles to Portlaoise by train
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The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Portlaoise is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Portlaoise is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurles and arriving at Kellyville Park. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thurles and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Thurles and Portlaoise is 57 km. The road distance is 62 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Thurles to Portlaoise takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Thurles to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Portlaoise is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €9 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Thurles to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles to Kellyville Park 3 times a day. Tickets cost €7–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Thurles to Kellyville Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Kellyville Park station.
Thurles to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Portlaoise is 62 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Thurles to Portlaoise.
There are 73+ hotels available in Portlaoise.