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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Monaghan is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Monaghan is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from The State and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Magherafelt Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Monaghan?

The distance between Ballymena and Monaghan is 147 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ballymena to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Monaghan bus from?

Ballymena to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The State station.

Where does the Ballymena to Monaghan bus arrive?

Ballymena to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Magherafelt Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Monaghan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Monaghan is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Ballymena to Monaghan.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 100+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Ballymena to Monaghan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 127 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena 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
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
3h 30m
Drive 97.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Monaghancar 97.5 km
1h 27m
€18–25
Train, bus via Craigavon
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
3. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
3h 51m
Line 127 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Magherafelt Buscentrebus 127
2. Take the bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
3h 34m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Monaghan.

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Distance: 147.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?

You can take a bus from The State to Monaghan Bus Station via Magherafelt Buscentre in around 3h 34m.

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