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 55m 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 8m 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 100+ 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, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
5h 53m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
€59–176
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
11h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghancar
5h 55m
€85–123
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
5h 47m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
6h 37m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
6h 26m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
6h 42m
€66–242
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
5. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
11h 19m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
11h 40m

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 bus from Princes Street to Monaghan Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 2 in around 11h 8m.

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