There are 6 ways to get from Birr to Monaghan by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
5h 22m€28–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 175 / ...
6h 14m€25–39Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
- Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
6h 50mDrive 167.3 km
- Drive from Birr to Monaghancar 167.3 km
2h 10m€28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
5h 28m€34–49Bus #2
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Ballinaghbus 466
- Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus
6h 26m
Birr to Monaghan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Monaghan is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Monaghan is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Birr and Monaghan is 270 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Monaghan without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 22m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 102+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Monaghan Bus Station via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
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
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
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