How to get fromClones to Maynoothby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Clones to Maynooth by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Clones to O'Connell St Upperbus 180
2. Take the bus from Tara Street to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
3h 56m
Drive 122.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Clones to Maynoothcar 122.4 km
1h 36m
€21–30
Bus, line 139 bus
1. Take the bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Blanchardstown N3bus
3. Take the bus from Blanchardstown SC to Maynoothbus 139
4h 29m
€34–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
3. Take the train from Longford to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
4h 46m
€26–38

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Map of how to get from Clones to Maynooth.

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Distance: 173.5 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Clones, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Clones to Maynooth via O'Connell St Upper and Tara Street in around 3h 56m.

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Maynooth, Ireland(opens in a new window)

Maynooth is a university town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to Maynooth University (part of the National University of Ireland and also known as the National University of Ireland, Maynooth) and St Patrick's College, a Pontifical University and Ireland's sole Roman Catholic seminary. Maynooth is also the seat of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and holds the headquarters of Ireland's largest development charity, Trócaire. Maynooth is located 24 kilometres (15 miles) west of central Dublin.

Things to do in Maynooth

Emerald Park(Opens in a new window)

Emerald Park (known from its 2010 opening to 2022 as Tayto Park) is a 22.26 ha (55 acres) amusement park and zoo located in the townland of Kilbrew, County Meath, Ireland. Upon opening, the park was themed around the Irish potato crisp brand Tayto (whose factory is adjacent to the park), and was originally conceptualised by Tayto’s then owner, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Raymond Coyle (d. 2022).

Aquazone (theme park)(Opens in a new window)

Aquazone is an indoor waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.

The Cú Chulainn Coaster(Opens in a new window)

The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by The Gravity Group, the wooden coaster features an overbanked turn and opened on 6 June 2015.

Places to stay in Maynooth

Glenroyal Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Maynooth College Hospitality(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Laithreach Briuin B&B W23E0H9(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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