There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 41m€43–60Bus via Maynooth
cheapest- Take the bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 1m€32–43Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 50m€46–69Drive 247.6 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Ballincolligcar 247.6 km
2h 40m€44–63
Maynooth to Ballincollig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig is to bus via Maynooth which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via Crampton Quay and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Maynooth and Ballincollig is 281 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Maynooth to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Maynooth to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Ballincollig is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Maynooth to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Ballincollig is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Maynooth to Ballincollig.
There are 299+ hotels available in Ballincollig.