What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan is to drive which takes 2h and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Monaghan?

The distance between Ballycastle and Monaghan is 172 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Monaghan without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ballycastle to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Monaghan bus from?

Ballycastle to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Monaghan bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Monaghan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Monaghan is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Ballycastle to Monaghan.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 101+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Ballycastle to Monaghan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle 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
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Station278
4h 34m
Drive 130.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Monaghan130.4 km
2h
€24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
4. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
5h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Monaghan Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 34m.

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