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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Monaghan is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Monaghan is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Monaghan?

The distance between Manchester and Monaghan is 437 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Monaghan without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 33m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Manchester to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Monaghan bus from?

Manchester to Monaghan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Monaghan bus arrive?

Manchester to Monaghan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 101+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Manchester to Monaghan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Monaghan by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 49m
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 44m
€45–155
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station32
10h 33m
€104–183
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
14h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
14h 50m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 18m
€51–185
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 37m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 19m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghan
7h 28m
€116–297

Manchester to Monaghan by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.3 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Monaghan. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Monaghan Bus Station via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 10h 33m.

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