There are 3 ways to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Cahir to Heuston Stationbus 245X
4h 50m€43–71Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction Station to Maynoothcar 173.2 km
1h 56m€31–44
Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Maynooth University via Cahir and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Maynooth via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Limerick Junction Station and Maynooth is 201 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth, including transfers.
Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cahir station.
Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction Station, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Maynooth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Cahir to Heuston Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cahir to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Heuston Station.
Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Limerick Junction Station to Maynooth.
There are 956+ hotels available in Maynooth.



