There are 6 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Monaghan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
5h€19–47Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SCbus Gm13
5h 25mDrive 154.5 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Monaghancar 154.5 km
1h 58m€27–40Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
5h 27m€21–48Bus via Cavan
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
5h 42mTrain, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic
- Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
6h 14m€36–49
Ballinasloe to Monaghan by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Monaghan is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Monaghan is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Monaghan. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Monaghan SC via Ballinagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Monaghan is 285 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h and costs €18 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Ballinasloe to Monaghan, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Ballinasloe to Monaghan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballinagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Monaghan is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ballinasloe to Monaghan.
There are 122+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Monaghan SC via Athlone, Athlone Stn, and Ballinagh in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- 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)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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