There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Athenry by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Spollanstownbus Um02
- Take the train from Tullamore to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 24m€17–23Train
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 30m€18–26Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Athenrycar 164.1 km
1h 39m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 22m€34–48
Maynooth to Athenry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Athenry is to bus and train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Athenry is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Athenry via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Maynooth and Athenry is 174 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Athenry without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Maynooth to Athenry, including transfers.
Maynooth to Athenry bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Maynooth to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Athenry is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Manor Mills SC to Athenry via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portarlington in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Hazelhatch to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Maynooth University to Spollanstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Athenry bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Maynooth to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Athenry is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Maynooth to Athenry.
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