There are 3 ways to get from Maynooth to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Strokestownbus 22
- Take the bus from Strokestown to Castlereabus Ng05
3h 15m€22–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain 804 / ...
4h 6m€21–30Drive 146.6 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Castlereacar 146.6 km
1h 51m€26–38
Maynooth to Castlerea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Castlerea is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth station to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Maynooth Station and arriving at Castlerea via Strokestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Castlerea via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Maynooth and Castlerea is 149 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Castlerea without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Maynooth to Castlerea, including transfers.
Maynooth to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Maynooth Station.
Maynooth to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Castlerea is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth Station to Castlerea via Strokestown in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Castlerea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Maynooth Station to Strokestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Strokestown to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Strokestown station.
Maynooth to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Castlerea is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Maynooth to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.