There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
3h 35m€21–28Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Enfieldbus 763
3h 37m€24–39Drive 184.1 km
- Drive from Galway to Maynoothcar 184.1 km
1h 54m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
3h 39m€21–29
Galway to Maynooth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Maynooth is to train and bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
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 Enfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
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 230 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Maynooth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €21 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 which takes 3h 37m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Enfield every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Enfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Enfield 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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