The average bus between Maynooth and Shannon takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is an hourly bus service from Maynooth to Shannon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Maynooth and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Shannon at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Maynooth to Shannon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Shannon station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Maynooth to Shannon bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Shannon bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
The distance between Maynooth and Shannon is 170.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Maynooth to Shannon Town Centre via Bachelors Walk, Burgh Quay, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 2m.