There are 3 ways to get from Thurles to Maynooth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€17–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Maynooth Universitybus Um02
4h 11m€15–21Drive 136.1 km
- Drive from Thurles to Maynooth Universitycar 136.1 km
1h 27m€25–36
Thurles to Maynooth University by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Maynooth University is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Maynooth University is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Maynooth University. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Maynooth University via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Maynooth University. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Maynooth via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Thurles and Maynooth University is 169 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Maynooth University without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Thurles to Maynooth University, including transfers.
Thurles to Maynooth University bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Maynooth University train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Maynooth University is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Maynooth University, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Maynooth University via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Maynooth in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Maynooth University via Birr and Maynooth University in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Maynooth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Thurles to Maynooth University bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Thurles to Maynooth University train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Maynooth University is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Thurles to Maynooth University.
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