There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Maynooth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 115 bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynooth Universitybus 115 / ...
3h 26m€31–42Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
3h 39m€21–29Drive 184.1 km
- Drive from Galway to Maynoothcar 184.1 km
1h 54m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Enfieldbus 763
3h 36m€24–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
3h 42m€21–28
Galway to Maynooth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Maynooth is to train and bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Maynooth University via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Hazelhatch via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Galway and Maynooth is 228 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Maynooth without a car is to bus and line 115 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Galway to Maynooth, including transfers.
Galway to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Maynooth is to bus and line 115 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Maynooth University via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Manor Mills SC via Portarlington, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- 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
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Enfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Maynooth is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Galway to Maynooth.
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