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There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Maynooth University by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 115 bus
best
1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynooth Universitybus 115 / ...
2h 26m
€25–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus 850
2. Take the bus from Birr to Maynooth Universitybus Um02
4h 11m
€15–20
Drive 136.1 km
1. Drive from Thurles to Maynooth Universitycar 136.1 km
1h 27m
€24–34

Thurles to Maynooth University by train, bus, and foot

214Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Maynooth University, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Thurles to Maynooth University via Birr and Maynooth University in around 4h 11m.

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Maynooth, Ireland(opens in a new window)

Maynooth is a university town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to Maynooth University (part of the National University of Ireland and also known as the National University of Ireland, Maynooth) and St Patrick's College, a Pontifical University and Ireland's sole Roman Catholic seminary. Maynooth is also the seat of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and holds the headquarters of Ireland's largest development charity, Trócaire. Maynooth is located 24 kilometres (15 miles) west of central Dublin.

Things to do in Maynooth

Emerald Park(Opens in a new window)

Emerald Park (known from its 2010 opening to 2022 as Tayto Park) is a 22.26 ha (55 acres) amusement park and zoo located in the townland of Kilbrew, County Meath, Ireland. Upon opening, the park was themed around the Irish potato crisp brand Tayto (whose factory is adjacent to the park), and was originally conceptualised by Tayto’s then owner, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Raymond Coyle (d. 2022).

Aquazone (theme park)(Opens in a new window)

Aquazone is an indoor waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.

The Cú Chulainn Coaster(Opens in a new window)

The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by The Gravity Group, the wooden coaster features an overbanked turn and opened on 6 June 2015.

Places to stay in Maynooth

Glenroyal Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Maynooth College Hospitality(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Laithreach Briuin B&B W23E0H9(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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