There are 4 ways to get from Athenry to Maynooth 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- Take the train from Athenry to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Spollanstown to Maynooth Universitybus Um02
3h 41m€16–22Train
- Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
3h 44m€20–30Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Athenry to Maynoothcar 164.1 km
1h 39m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
4h 28m€31–42
Athenry to Maynooth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Maynooth is to train and bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Maynooth University via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Maynooth via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Athenry and Maynooth is 173 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Maynooth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Athenry to Maynooth, including transfers.
Athenry to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Athenry to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Maynooth is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Maynooth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Spollanstown to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Athenry to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Maynooth is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Athenry to Maynooth.
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