What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Maynooth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Maynooth via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Maynooth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Maynooth is 388 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Maynooth without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Maynooth bus from?

Edinburgh to Maynooth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Maynooth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Maynooth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Maynooth?

There are 915+ hotels available in Maynooth.

Edinburgh to Maynooth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain
5h 23m
€52–166
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain
6h 51m
€51–228
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
11h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Maynoothcar
6h 42m
€98–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain
6h 8m
€58–232
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 57m
€63–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 51m
€61–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 41m
€73–239
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
12h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
13h 8m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth.

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Distance: 387.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Maynooth, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Maynooth. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Maynooth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maynooth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 51m.

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