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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan is to ferry and bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €80 - €120.

How far is it from Holyhead to Monaghan?

The distance between Holyhead and Monaghan is 238 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Monaghan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Holyhead to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 76+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Holyhead to Monaghan - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Monaghan by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
6h 22m
€85–119
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghancar
9h 10m
€141–204
Ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Nassau Street to Monaghan Shopping Centrebus 180 / ...
7h 22m

Holyhead to Monaghan by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Monaghan.

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Distance: 238.4 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Monaghan. However, you can 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 Holyhead to Monaghan via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 10m.

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