There are 7 ways to get from Maynooth to Drogheda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Mary StreetUm03
1h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedaIc / ...
1h 36m€9–13Drive 48.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Drogheda48.2 km
45 min€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Drogheda48.2 km
45 min€70–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Maynooth to DrumcondraRe / ...
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Station to George's Street901
1h 55m€12–14Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge115 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin CHQ Docklands to Drogheda Bus Station100x
2h 20m€18–26Line 139 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Blanchardstown SC139
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to Drogheda Bus Station105
2h 51m€15–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Drogheda is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Drogheda is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €8 - €12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Mary Street. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Drogheda via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Maynooth and Drogheda is 54 km. The road distance is 48.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Drogheda without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
The bus from Maynooth University to Mary Street takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Maynooth to Drogheda bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Drogheda is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
Streamline operates a bus from Maynooth University to Mary Street once daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Drogheda via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 36m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Maynooth University to Mary Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Drumcondra Station to George's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin CHQ Docklands to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Maynooth to Blanchardstown SC
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Drogheda bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at Mary Street station.
Maynooth to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Drogheda is 48 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Maynooth to Drogheda.
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