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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which costs €55 - €200 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Monaghan?

The distance between Cairnryan and Monaghan is 172 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Monaghan without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cairnryan to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Monaghan bus from?

Cairnryan to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Monaghan bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 100+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Cairnryan to Monaghan - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Monaghan by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, ferry, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Monaghan
3h 28m
€55–200
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
5h 40m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour 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 / ...
6h 57m

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Distance: 172.4 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Monaghan. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then drive to Monaghan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Monaghan Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Grand Central Bus Stand 15 in around 5h 40m.

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