How to get from Thurles to Athlone by bus?

From Thurles to Athlone by bus

Take one direct bus from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland: take the 850 bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 850850
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Thurles Train Station Car Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Athlone Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    163 min
  • 4
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thurles to Athlone by train

To get from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Portarlington station. Next, take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thurles to Athlone

The distance between Thurles, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 125.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurles to Athlone by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thurles

Thurles is located at Thurles, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Thurles Train Station Car Park.

Train stations close to Thurles:

  • Thurles

Bus stations close to Thurles:

  • Thurles Train Station Car Park
  • Thurles Station
  • Liberty Square

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grace Park Road

Related Routes

From Thurles to Athlone by train

To get from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Portarlington station. Next, take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thurles to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 850.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thurles to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland in 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland?

    The 850 bus line goes from Thurles Train Station Car Park station near Thurles to Athlone Station station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thurles to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the 850 bus from the Thurles Train Station Car Park stop near Thurles in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone Station stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

  • When is the first bus from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland?

    The first bus from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland is Athlone Station - Abbey Street. It leaves the Thurles Train Station Car Park stop at 10:05 AM.