What is the cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Maynooth and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

The distance between Maynooth and Letterkenny is 303 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.

How do I travel from Maynooth to Letterkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €28 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maynooth to Letterkenny bus from?

Maynooth to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.

Train or bus from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

The best way to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Maynooth to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Maynooth to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Letterkenny Bus Station.

Can I drive from Maynooth to Letterkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Letterkenny is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Maynooth to Letterkenny.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 166+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Maynooth to Letterkenny - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Letterkenny by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maynooth to SligoRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Station64
5h 10m
€29–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus Station32
5h 11m
€27–48
Drive 224.3 km
1. Drive from Maynooth to Letterkenny224.3 km
3h 4m
€38–55
Bus via Dublin Airport Zone 12
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station32
6h 8m
€33–43
Train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
7h 20m
€45–74

Maynooth to Letterkenny by train and bus

53Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Bus Éireann also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Letterkenny Bus Station via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 7h 20m.

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