There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Monaghan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
3h 52m€26–38Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
- Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
5h 18mDrive 171.3 km
- Drive from Athy to Monaghancar 171.3 km
2h 30m€29–42Bus via Naas
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130
- Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
4h 9m€34–47Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Merrion Square Westbus 130
- Take the bus from Nassau Street to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus 180 / ...
5h 32m
Athy to Monaghan by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Monaghan is to train and bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Monaghan is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Naas and Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Athy and Monaghan is 205 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Athy to Monaghan, including transfers.
Athy to Monaghan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Monaghan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Monaghan is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Athy to Monaghan.
There are 98+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Monaghan Bus Station via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
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
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- 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 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Athy to Merrion Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Nassau Street to Monaghan Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
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