There are 5 ways to get from Castlebar to Maynooth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
4h 4m€24–33Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Swinford to Maynooth Stationbus 22
4h 17m€36–52Drive 208.4 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Maynoothcar 208.4 km
2h 30m€37–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
4h 6m€24–32Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
4h 43m€25–33
Castlebar to Maynooth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Maynooth is to train and bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Maynooth is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Maynooth station. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Maynooth Station via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Hazelhatch via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Castlebar and Maynooth is 239 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Maynooth without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Castlebar to Maynooth, including transfers.
Castlebar to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Maynooth is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Swinford, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Manor Mills SC via Portarlington, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Swinford to Maynooth Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Heuston Station to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Aston Quay to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Maynooth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Castlebar to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Maynooth is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Castlebar to Maynooth.
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