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How to get fromThurles to Roscommonby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train 209 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain train Re
    3h 27m
    €16–25
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus bus 850
    4h
    €14–21
  3. Drive 126.7 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Roscommoncar car 126.7 km
    1h 43m
    €21–31
  4. Bus via Roscommon

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stationbus bus 850
    4h 13m
    €16–24
  5. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to TUS West Gatebus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Stationbus bus Ai02
    4h 31m

Thurles to Roscommon by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Roscommon via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles to Athlone Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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