There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 2m€13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Kildarebus 883
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurlesbus
4h 2m€15–22Drive 76.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Thurlescar 76.7 km
1h 4m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Thurlestaxi 76.7 km
1h 4m€110–130
Athy to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Thurles is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Athy and Thurles is 114 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Athy to Thurles, including transfers.
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Thurles is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Kildare station.
Athy to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Thurles is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Athy to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.