There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Maynooth by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Dublin to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Maynooth is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Maynooth is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €40 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Maynooth University. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Maynooth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Dublin and Maynooth is 26 km. The road distance is 27.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €8.
The bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Wellington Quay station.
Dublin to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Maynooth is to bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Dublin Bus also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Maynooth University station.
Dublin to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Maynooth is 27 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Dublin to Maynooth.
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