There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Maynooth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Maynooth UniversityUm03
1h 50mDrive 81.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Maynooth81.6 km
1h 4m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to MaynoothRe / ...
2h 1m€16–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dundalk to Maynooth81.6 km
1h 4m€110–140Bus via Dublin Custom House
- Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin Custom House100x
- Take the bus from Tara Street to MaynoothX25 / ...
2h 51m€19–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Maynooth is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Maynooth University. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Maynooth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Dundalk and Maynooth is 90 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs .
The bus from Stapleton Place to Maynooth University takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Dundalk to Maynooth bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Maynooth is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Streamline operates a bus from Stapleton Place to Maynooth University 6 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Maynooth via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Stapleton Place to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Sevens Cabs & Coaches
- Phone
- +353 42 937 7777
- Website
- sevens.ie
G Cabs Dundalk
- Phone
- +353 86 843 4343
Fives Dundalk Cabs
- Phone
- +353 42 935 5555
A1 UR Taxi
- Phone
- +353 42 932 7777
- Website
- urtaxi.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Maynooth bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at Maynooth University station.
Dundalk to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Maynooth is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Dundalk to Maynooth.
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