There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€24–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Tara Street to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
4h 6m€7Bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth Universitybus 115 / ...
3h 46m€28–38Drive 165 km
- Drive from Belfast to Maynoothcar 165 km
1h 54m€31–44
Belfast to Maynooth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to bus which costs €7 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Maynooth University via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Maynooth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Maynooth is 205 km. The road distance is 165 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Maynooth without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Belfast to Maynooth, including transfers.
Belfast to Maynooth bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Maynooth is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 115 bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Maynooth via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast Glengall to Maynooth University via The Gresham Hotel and Wellington Quay in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Tara Street to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Maynooth bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Maynooth is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Belfast to Maynooth.
There are 960+ hotels available in Maynooth.