There are 6 ways to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from MU North Campus to Athybus Um06
2h 40m€6–9Line 115 bus, train
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
3h 21m€19–26Train
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
3h 49m€12–17Drive 61.7 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Kilkea Castlecar 61.7 km
48 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Kilkea Castletaxi 61.7 km
48 min€85–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
3h 38m€10–13
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle is to bus which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from MU North Campus and arriving at Kilkea via The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Athy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Maynooth and Kilkea Castle is 84 km. The road distance is 61.7 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle, including transfers.
Maynooth to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from MU North Campus station.
Maynooth to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Kilkea Castle, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from MU North Campus to Athy 5 times a week. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athy, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
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 Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from MU North Campus to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
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 Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Athy station.
Maynooth to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Kilkea Castle is 62 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Maynooth to Kilkea Castle.
There are 110+ hotels available in Kilkea Castle.



