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

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There are 9 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Monaghan by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 32
    8h 28m
    €99–203

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    €66–209

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghancar car
    8h 22m
    €129–193

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nassau Street to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus bus 180
    9h 35m

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 44m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 33m

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 44m

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    €69–209

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 33m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest 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 take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colwyn Bay to Monaghan via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 8h 22m.

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