There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Athy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h 51m€22–38Bus, train via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station162
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
5h 10m€30–45Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Monaghan to Athy173.2 km
2h 33m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)180
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
4h 47mBus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
5h 2m€26–38
Monaghan to Athy by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Athy is to bus and train which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaghan to Athy. However, there are services departing from Monaghan Shopping Centre and arriving at Athy via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Monaghan and Athy is 209 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Monaghan to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €21 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Monaghan to Athy, including transfers.
Monaghan to Athy bus services, operated by McConnon Travel, depart from Monaghan Shopping Centre station.
Monaghan to Athy bus services, operated by McConnon Travel, arrive at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaghan to Athy is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Monaghan to Athy.
There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Athy via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and Wellington Quay in around 4h 47m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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