There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Tuam by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar Stbus 65
3h 46m€27–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 8m€25–36Drive 165.9 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Tuamcar 165.9 km
2h 2m€29–42Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walkbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
4h 12m€30–42
Maynooth to Tuam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Tuam is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Tuam is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross Col via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Maynooth and Tuam is 187 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Tuam without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Maynooth to Tuam, including transfers.
Maynooth to Tuam bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Tuam is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Manor Mills SC to Tuam High Street via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Hazelhatch to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Tuam bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Maynooth to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Tuam is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Maynooth to Tuam.
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