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How to get fromMonaghan to Athloneby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Monaghan to Athlone by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus via Cavan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Cavan Cathdrlbus bus Gm13
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    4h 11m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 29m
    €16–54

  3. Drive  128.5 km

    1. Drive from Monaghan to Athlonecar car 128.5 km
    1h 42m
    €23–33

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    4h 22m

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  • Distance: 143.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Monaghan SC to Athlone Stn via Cavan Cathdrl and Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 11m.

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