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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    4h 11m
    €34–46

  2. Drive 128.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monaghan to Athlonecar car 128.5 km
    1h 42m
    €22–32

  3. Bus, train via Dundalk

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 162
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 52m
    €48–70

  4. Bus via North Road

    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

  5. Bus, train

    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 30m
    €30–56

Monaghan to Athlone by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

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

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