There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Swinford
best- Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Swinfordbus 22
- Take the bus from Swinford to Westportbus 440
5h€58–77Drive 238.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Maynooth to Croagh Patrickcar 238.8 km
3h 6m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain 804 / ...
5h 12m€56–78Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
7h 8m€56–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth station to Croagh Patrick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth Station and arriving at Westport via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Westport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Maynooth and Croagh Patrick is 247 km. The road distance is 238.8 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick without a car is to bus via Swinford which takes 5h and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick, including transfers.
Maynooth to Croagh Patrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Maynooth Station.
Maynooth to Croagh Patrick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick is to bus via Swinford which takes 5h and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Croagh Patrick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth Station to Croagh Patrick via Swinford and Westport in around 5h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Westport 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Maynooth Station to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Swinford to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Croagh Patrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Swinford station.
Maynooth to Croagh Patrick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Westport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Croagh Patrick is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Maynooth to Croagh Patrick.
There are 256+ hotels available in Croagh Patrick.



