There are 7 ways to get from Carlow to Maynooth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Maynooth University North Campusbus Um12
1h 20m€9–13Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Hazelhatchtrain Re
- Take the bus from Hazelhatch Station to Manor Mills SCbus W6
1h 38m€10–13Drive 72.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Maynoothcar 72.2 km
52 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Maynoothtaxi 72.2 km
52 min€100–130Train, bus via Heuston Station
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynoothbus X25 / ...
2h 1m€12–15Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Re / ...
2h 28m€13–19Bus, line 139 bus
- Take the bus from Fire Station to Naasbus 880
- Take the bus from Naas to Maynoothbus 139
2h 45m
Carlow to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Maynooth is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Maynooth is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €11 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Station station and arriving at Maynooth University North Campus. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Maynooth via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Carlow and Maynooth is 73 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €9 - €13.
The bus from Carlow Bus Station to Maynooth University North Campus takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Carlow to Maynooth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Maynooth is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Maynooth University North Campus once daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Maynooth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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 Carlow Bus Station to Maynooth University North Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Naas to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Fire Station to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Maynooth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Maynooth University North Campus station.
Carlow to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Maynooth is 72 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Carlow to Maynooth.
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