There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Monaghan by car ferry, car, ferry, or bus
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Monaghan
4h 46m€65–84Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station32
6h 14m€85–119Ferry, bus via Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Monaghan Bus Station32
6h 53m€74–94
Holyhead to Monaghan by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which costs €65 - €85 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €85.
The distance between Holyhead and Monaghan is 232 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Holyhead to Monaghan, including transfers.
There are 100+ hotels available in Monaghan.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Monaghan, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Monaghan. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Monaghan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Monaghan Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 14m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €43–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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