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How to get fromMaynooth to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maynooth University to Enfieldbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from Enfield to Arcadiabus bus 763
    2h 40m
    €18–32

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 23m
    €16–24

  3. Drive  98.3 km

    1. Drive from Maynooth to Athlonecar car 98.3 km
    1h 2m
    €18–25

  4. Bus via An Muileann gCearr

    1. Take the bus from Maynooth University to Mullingar Stnbus bus 115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    3h 32m
    €30–42

Maynooth to Athlone by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Maynooth University to Arcadia via Enfield in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 23m.

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