There are 5 ways to get from Merrion Square to Maynooth by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University115
41 min€2–8Train
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to MaynoothRe / ...
51 min€3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrion Square to Maynooth28 km
26 min€45–55Drive 28 km
- Drive from Merrion Square to Maynooth28 km
26 min€5–7Train via Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to MaynoothRe / ...
1h 5m€5–7
Merrion Square to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrion Square to Maynooth is to train which costs €3 - €6 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrion Square to Maynooth is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €45 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Maynooth University. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Maynooth. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Merrion Square and Maynooth is 26 km. The road distance is 28 km.
The best way to get from Merrion Square to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €8.
The bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Merrion Square to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Wellington Quay station.
Merrion Square to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Merrion Square to Maynooth is to bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €3 - €6 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Merrion Square, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Dublin Bus also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Maynooth every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 51 min.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €45–55
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Merrion Square to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Maynooth University station.
Merrion Square to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrion Square to Maynooth is 28 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Merrion Square to Maynooth.
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