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 €45 - €160 and takes 5h 11m.

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 11m and costs €45 - €160.

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 381 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 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 911+ 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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynooth
5h 11m
€47–159
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
11h 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Maynooth
6h 40m
€97–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynooth
5h 52m
€55–234
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 50m
€68–139
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 43m
€67–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
7h 30m
€79–244
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynooth
6h 47m
€47–220
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
12h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
13h 7m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth.

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Distance: 381.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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 Zone 15, take the line 16 bus to Drumcondra Station, walk to Drumcondra, 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 Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 44m.

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