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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Monaghan is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Monaghan is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Monaghan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Monaghan is 367 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Monaghan bus from?

Edinburgh to Monaghan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Monaghan bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Monaghan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 99+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Edinburgh to Monaghan - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Monaghan by plane, bus, train, busferry, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 53m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 57m
€59–176
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
10h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghan
5h 54m
€84–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 46m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 31m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 20m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station
7h 21m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
11h 8m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
11h 17m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
11h 41m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 367.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Monaghan. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Monaghan Bus Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 2 in around 10h 48m.

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