There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Tralee to Thurles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Thurles via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tralee and arriving at Thurles. Services depart three times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Tralee and Thurles is 193 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €17 - €24.
The train from Tralee to Thurles takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Tralee to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.
Tralee to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Thurles 3 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Thurles via Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Thurles bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Tralee to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Thurles is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Tralee to Thurles.
There are 62+ hotels available in Thurles.







