There are 6 ways to get from Clifden to Maynooth by bus, train, or car
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 Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
5h 3m€34–51Bus, train via Portarlington
cheapest- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain 207 / ...
6h 19m€30–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
5h 49m€32–48Drive 259.9 km
- Drive from Clifden to Maynoothcar 259.9 km
2h 48m€44–64Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Clifden to Westportbus 423
- Take the bus from Westport to Swinfordbus 440
- Take the bus from Swinford to Maynooth Stationbus 22
7h 2m€37–57Bus, train via Heuston Station
- Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
7h 28m€31–44
Clifden to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clifden to Maynooth is to bus and train via Portarlington which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Clifden to Maynooth is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Clifden and arriving at Maynooth University via Galway Coach Station and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Clifden and Maynooth is 312 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Clifden to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Clifden to Maynooth, including transfers.
Clifden to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifden to Maynooth is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Clifden to Maynooth.
There are 915+ hotels available in Maynooth.
What companies run services between Clifden, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clifden to Maynooth University via Galway Coach Station, Parkgate Street, and Heuston Station in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clifden to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Westport to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Swinford to Maynooth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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