There are 5 ways to get from Westport to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newbridge
best- Take the train from Westport to Newbridgetrain Ic
4h 18m€25–35Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Westport to Swinfordbus 440
- Take the bus from Swinford to Maynooth Stationbus 22
4h 40m€37–54Drive 226.5 km
- Drive from Westport to Maynoothcar 226.5 km
2h 41m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Westport to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€26–34Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
6h 7m€35–48
Westport to Maynooth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Maynooth is to train which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Maynooth is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Westport to Maynooth station. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Maynooth Station via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Westport to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Hazelhatch via Newbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Westport and Maynooth is 256 km. The road distance is 226.5 km.
The best way to get from Westport to Maynooth without a car is to train via Newbridge which takes 4h 18m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Westport to Maynooth, including transfers.
Westport to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Westport to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Westport to Maynooth is to train via Newbridge which takes 4h 18m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Swinford, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Westport, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Westport to Newbridge 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westport to Maynooth Station via Swinford in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Westport to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
Train from Westport to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Westport to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Swinford to Maynooth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Aston Quay to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Westport to Maynooth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Swinford station.
Westport to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newbridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westport to Maynooth is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Westport to Maynooth.
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