There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Nenagh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 72 bus
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Birrbus Um02
- Take the bus from Birr to Nenaghbus 72 / ...
4h€22–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Nenaghbus 735
4h 12m€15–20Train
- 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 / ...
4h 54m€20–29Drive 144.7 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Nenaghcar 144.7 km
1h 31m€26–37
Maynooth to Nenagh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Nenagh is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Nenagh is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Nenagh. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Nenagh via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Nenagh. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Nenagh via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Maynooth and Nenagh is 152 km. The road distance is 144.7 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Nenagh without a car is to bus and line 72 bus which takes 4h and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Maynooth to Nenagh, including transfers.
Maynooth to Nenagh bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Nenagh is to bus and line 72 bus which takes 4h and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Nenagh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Maynooth University to Nenagh via Birr in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Nenagh via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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 Nenagh bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr station.
Maynooth to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Nenagh is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Maynooth to Nenagh.
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