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 Stnbus 32
5h 24m€28–38Bus
cheapest- 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 12m€24–38Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
- 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€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
5h 29m€34–49Bus #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 24m
Birr to Monaghan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Monaghan is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 12m.
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 24m.
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 24m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 108+ 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 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 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 Stn
- 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 Stn
- 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 Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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 Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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