There are 6 ways to get from Birr to Monaghan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
5h 1m€34–49Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
5h 13m€28–38Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Tullamore 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 15mDrive 167.3 km
- Drive from Birr to Monaghancar 167.3 km
2h 10m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
6h 22m€49–67Bus #2
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SCbus
6h 33m
Birr to Monaghan by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Monaghan is to bus via Dublin which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Monaghan is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Monaghan. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Monaghan Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Birr and Monaghan is 261 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Birr to Monaghan, including transfers.
Birr to Monaghan bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Monaghan bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Monaghan is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Birr to Monaghan.
There are 117+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Monaghan Bus Stn via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide









