There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Thurles by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Limerick to Thurles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Thurles is to train which costs €6 - €10 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Thurles is to train which takes 43 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Thurles. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Limerick and arriving at Thurles. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Limerick and Thurles is 67 km. The road distance is 63.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €6 - €10.
The train from Limerick to Thurles takes 43 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Limerick to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Thurles is to train which takes 43 min and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Thurles every 4 hours. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Tipperary operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles 3 times a day. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Brisk Taxi
- Phone
- +353 899826345
- Website
- brisktaxitrip.com
Castleroy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 33 22 66
- Website
- castletroycabs.com
Limerick City Taxis
- Phone
- +353 89 428 2346
- Website
- limericktaxi.net
Swift Taxis
- Phone
- +353 61 414 444
- Website
- swiftaxi.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Thurles bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Thurles station.
Limerick to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Thurles is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Limerick to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.