Travelling by bus

See below for Private Coach and Dublin Bus services to Maynooth. 

During exam periods, bus services may be significantly reduced. Contact the bus operator for details of times.

The University is very well served during term time by a number of daily private bus services.
Dublin Bus services run year-round. A new route from Naas to Blanchardstown via Maynooth began in March 2018. The Airport Hopper service links north county Dublin to the University.
Click on your route below for more information or download the Transport Guide.
Check with the bus companies for the most up-to-date schedule and fare information.

Dublin Bus
Maynooth is served by two Dublin Bus routes – the 66 and the 67. Both of these buses depart from Merrion Square in Dublin and run frequent services to the town. The 66x is an express service.
Both bus routes are the same until they reach Lucan; from here the 66 travels to Maynooth via Leixlip, and the 67 via Celbridge​.  See the Dublin Bus website for full details or  DUBLIN BUS TO MAYNOOTH | 2018-2019  .

Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann operates daily services from: Athlone, Ballina, Galway, Longford, Mullingar, Sligo, Tuam and Westport.
See the Bus Éireann website for more details.