There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Athlone by bus, train, 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.
Line 115 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 29m€23–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Enfieldbus 115
- Take the bus from Enfield to Arcadiabus 763
2h 40m€18–32Drive 98.3 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Athlonecar 98.3 km
1h 2m€18–25Bus via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
3h 34m€30–43
Maynooth to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Athlone is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Arcadia via Enfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Maynooth and Athlone is 152 km. The road distance is 98.3 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Athlone without a car is to line 115 bus and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Maynooth to Athlone, including transfers.
Maynooth to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Athlone is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Maynooth to Athlone.
There are 72+ hotels available in Athlone.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
Bus from Maynooth University to Enfield
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Maynooth University to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
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