There are 6 ways to get from Knock to Maynooth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlestown to Maynooth Stationbus 22
4h 5m€23–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
4h 45m€31–44Drive 177.9 km
- Drive from Knock to Maynoothcar 177.9 km
2h 19m€31–45Bus, train via Longford
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the train from Longford to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
4h 40m€25–56Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
5h 5m€31–50Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
5h 19m€33–50
Knock to Maynooth by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Maynooth is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Maynooth is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Maynooth station. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Maynooth Station via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Hazelhatch via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Knock and Maynooth is 202 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Maynooth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €23 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Knock to Maynooth, including transfers.
Knock to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Charlestown station.
Knock to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Maynooth is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Knock, 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 bus from Knock to Manor Mills SC via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 5h 5m.
- 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 Longford to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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)
Bus from Charlestown to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Knock to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Maynooth Station.
Knock to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Maynooth is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Knock to Maynooth.
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