There are 6 ways to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlestown to Maynooth Stationbus 22
4h 11m€23–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
4h 52m€31–44Drive 178 km
- Drive from Knock Shrine to Maynoothcar 178 km
2h 20m€32–45Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
5h 7m€31–50Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
5h 25m€33–50Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
5h 27m€33–53
Knock Shrine to Maynooth by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Shrine to Maynooth station. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Maynooth Station via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Shrine to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Hazelhatch via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Knock Shrine and Maynooth is 203 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs €23 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth, including transfers.
Knock Shrine to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Charlestown station.
Knock Shrine to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Maynooth is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can train via Portarlington, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Charlestown to Maynooth Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Manor Mills SC via Knock, Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
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 Claremorris to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Charlestown to Maynooth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Knock to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Wellington Quay to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Knock Shrine to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Maynooth Station.
Knock Shrine to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Shrine to Maynooth is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Knock Shrine to Maynooth.
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