There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Maynooth by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athy to MU North Campusbus Um06
1h 45m€6–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Hazelhatch Station to Manor Mills SCbus W6
2h 4m€10–14Drive 57.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Maynoothcar 57.5 km
48 min€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Maynoothtaxi 57.5 km
48 min€80–100Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
2h 18m€11–17
Athy to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Maynooth is to bus which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Maynooth is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athy and arriving at MU North Campus. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Maynooth via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Athy and Maynooth is 73 km. The road distance is 57.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €6 - €9.
The bus from Athy to MU North Campus takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Athy to Maynooth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Maynooth is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Athy to MU North Campus 5 times a week. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Maynooth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to MU North Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Hazelhatch Station to Manor Mills SC
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
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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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Maynooth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at MU North Campus station.
Athy to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Maynooth is 57 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Athy to Maynooth.
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