There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
5h 59m€32–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
6h 44m€24–33Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Swinfordbus 22
6h 14m€36–51Drive 201.6 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Ashford Castlecar 201.6 km
2h 43m€35–50
Maynooth to Ashford Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth station to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Maynooth Station and arriving at Cong via Swinford and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Maynooth and Ashford Castle is 280 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Maynooth to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Maynooth Station.
Maynooth to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Swinford, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Maynooth Station to Swinford every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Maynooth Station to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Swinford station.
Maynooth to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Ashford Castle is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Maynooth to Ashford Castle.
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