There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 139 bus
best- Take the train from Limerick to Sallinstrain Re
- Take the bus from Sallins Station to Maynoothbus 139
3h 6m€23–32Bus via Heuston Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Parkgate Streetbus 735
4h 32m€19–24Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
3h 49m€22–31Drive 182.8 km
- Drive from Limerick to Maynoothcar 182.8 km
1h 56m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Re / ...
4h 3m€23–35
Limerick to Maynooth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Maynooth is to bus via Heuston Station which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Maynooth University via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Maynooth via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Limerick and Maynooth is 197 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Maynooth without a car is to train and line 139 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Limerick to Maynooth, including transfers.
Limerick to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Maynooth is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Maynooth via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Sallins Station to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Limerick to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Maynooth is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Limerick to Maynooth.
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