There are 7 ways to get from Tralee to Maynooth by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 43m€31–43Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Bachelors Walkbus 300
5h 40m€39–54Drive 281.9 km
- Drive from Tralee to Maynoothcar 281.9 km
3h 5m€50–72Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynoothtrain
3h 49m€33–94Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
5h 21m€31–45Train via Mallow #2
- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€33–48Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
6h 56m€43–58
Tralee to Maynooth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Maynooth is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Maynooth is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prnce's St and arriving at Maynooth University via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Hazelhatch via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Tralee and Maynooth is 325 km. The road distance is 281.9 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Maynooth without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Tralee to Maynooth, including transfers.
Tralee to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prnce's St station.
Tralee to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Maynooth is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Bachelors Walk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €24–35
Train from Drumcondra to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Tralee to Maynooth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Tralee to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Maynooth is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Tralee to Maynooth.
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