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How to get fromBirr to Monaghanby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Birr to Monaghan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    4h 53m
    €34–49

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Bachelors Walkbus bus 845 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    5h 23m
    €28–38

  3. Train, bus via Craigavon

    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 270 / ...
    6h 1m

  4. Drive 167.3 km

    1. Drive from Birr to Monaghancar car 167.3 km
    2h 10m
    €29–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    6h 12m
    €49–67

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinaghbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Ballinagh to Monaghan SCbus bus
    6h 24m

Birr to Monaghan by bus, train, and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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 23m.

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