There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Monaghan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
4h 3m€28–40Train, bus via Craigavon
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
- Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
5h 29mDrive 186 km
- Drive from Carlow to Monaghancar 186 km
2h 33m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
4h 6m€29–40Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus 180 / ...
4h 51m
Carlow to Monaghan by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Monaghan is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Monaghan is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Carlow and Monaghan is 223 km. The road distance is 186 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Carlow to Monaghan, including transfers.
Carlow to Monaghan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Monaghan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Monaghan is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Carlow to Monaghan.
There are 99+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Monaghan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- 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/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Monaghan Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
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