There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Birr
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Birrbus Um02
4h 55m€15–32Train, line 547 bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus 547
5h 12m€26–37Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Portumnacar 130.7 km
1h 43m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Nenaghbus 735
5h 23m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain Ic
6h 23m€23–34
Maynooth to Lough Derg by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg is to bus via Birr which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Terryglass via Birr and Borrisokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Nenagh via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Maynooth and Lough Derg is 148 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg without a car is to bus via Birr which takes 4h 55m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg, including transfers.
Maynooth to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Lough Derg is to bus via Birr which takes 4h 55m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland?
Kearns Transport operates a bus from Maynooth University to Birr 6 times a week. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Dromineer via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballybrophy, Nenagh, and Nenagh in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Maynooth University to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- 091 842 384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr station.
Maynooth to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Lough Derg is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Maynooth to Lough Derg.
There are 77+ hotels available in Lough Derg.