There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth University to NUIG by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
3h 48m€24–35Bus via Birr
cheapest- Take the bus from Maynooth University to BirrUm02
- Take the bus from Birr to University South844
5h 7m€17–22Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
4h 10m€23–32Drive 184.8 km
- Drive from Maynooth University to NUIG184.8 km
1h 54m€32–46
Maynooth University to NUIG by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth University to NUIG is to bus via Birr which costs €17 - €23 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth University to NUIG is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth University to NUIG station. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Maynooth University and NUIG is 234 km. The road distance is 184.8 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth University to NUIG without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Maynooth University to NUIG, including transfers.
Maynooth University to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
The best way to get from Maynooth University to NUIG is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.
Maynooth University to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth University to NUIG is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Maynooth University to NUIG.
What companies run services between Maynooth University, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Maynooth University to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Birr to University South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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