There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Stapleton Placebus Um03
1h 50mDrive 81.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Maynooth to Dundalkcar 81.8 km
1h 5m€15–21Train
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
1h 56m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Dundalktaxi 81.8 km
1h 5m€110–140Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to S O'Casey Brbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Stapleton Placebus 100X
3h 2m€28–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Dundalk is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Stapleton Place. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Maynooth and Dundalk is 90 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Dundalk without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs .
The bus from Maynooth University to Stapleton Place takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Maynooth to Dundalk bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Dundalk is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
Streamline operates a bus from Maynooth University to Stapleton Place 5 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Maynooth University to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Dundalk bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at Stapleton Place station.
Maynooth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Dundalk is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Maynooth to Dundalk.
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