There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to MaynoothRe / ...
3h 13m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
- Take the bus from Tara Street to MaynoothX25 / ...
3h 38mDrive 165 km
- Drive from Belfast to Maynooth165 km
1h 54m€29–42Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Tara Street to MaynoothX25 / ...
4h 4m
Belfast to Maynooth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Maynooth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Maynooth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Maynooth is 205 km. The road distance is 165 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Maynooth without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Belfast to Maynooth, including transfers.
Belfast to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Maynooth via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Maynooth via Burgh Quay and Tara Street in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Tara Street to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Maynooth is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Belfast to Maynooth.
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