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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Monaghanby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Monaghan by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Monaghancar
    5h 36m
    €74–148

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus32
    8h 10m
    €94–203

  3. Train, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMAN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
    7h 46m

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Nassau Street to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus180
    9h 35m

  5. Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeMAN - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
    7h 34m

Colwyn Bay to Monaghan by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Monaghan. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Monaghan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Monaghan Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 8h 10m.

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