There are 6 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Monaghan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Headford to Galway Cathedralbus 438
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Monaghan SCbus Gm13
7h 25mDrive 202.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashford Castle to Monaghancar 202.4 km
3h 2m€35–50Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Claremorris to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
7h 49m€39–57Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
7h 39m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
7h 53m€42–61Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Claremorris to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic
- Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
9h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Monaghan is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Monaghan is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Monaghan. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Monaghan SC via Headford and Galway Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Monaghan is 275 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Monaghan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Ashford Castle to Monaghan, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Monaghan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Headford station.
Ashford Castle to Monaghan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Galway Cathedral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Monaghan is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ashford Castle to Monaghan.
There are 115+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Monaghan SC via Cong, Headford, and Galway Cathedral in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
Train from Claremorris to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Claremorris to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Headford to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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