There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to 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 Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
4h 37m€17–44Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Athlone to Monaghancar 129.2 km
1h 43m€23–33Bus via Cavan
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
4h 23m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Monaghan is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Monaghan is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to 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 and Monaghan is 143 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Monaghan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Athlone to Monaghan, including transfers.
Athlone to Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballinagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Monaghan is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Athlone to Monaghan.
There are 122+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and 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 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
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