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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Monaghan is to train and fly and bus which costs €65 - €220 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Monaghan is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €45 - €290.

How far is it from Cardiff to Monaghan?

The distance between Cardiff and Monaghan is 633 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Monaghan without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 12m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cardiff to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 102+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Cardiff to Monaghan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Monaghan by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 58m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 37m
€47–284
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station32
12h 12m
€165–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Monaghan
9h 4m
€114–161
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 41m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 57m
€66–215
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 41m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
8h
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
8h 3m
€75–254
Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Monaghan Bus Station32
12h 30m
€146–214

Cardiff to Monaghan by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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12h 12mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.9 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Monaghan. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, then take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Monaghan Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 12h 12m.

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