There are 4 ways to get from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SCbus Gm13
4h 6mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
4h 36m€17–44Drive 128.2 km
- Drive from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghancar 128.2 km
1h 42m€23–33Bus via Cavan
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan R Pkbus 176
4h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Monaghan SC via Ballinagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Athlone (Station) and County Monaghan is 143 km. The road distance is 128.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan, including transfers.
Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballinagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Athlone (Station) to County Monaghan.
There are 122+ hotels available in County Monaghan.
What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and County Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Monaghan SC via Ballinagh in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan R Pk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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