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

The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £190 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £190.

How far is it from Monaghan to Cairnryan?

The distance between Monaghan and Cairnryan is 107 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monaghan to Cairnryan without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 6h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Monaghan to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Monaghan to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Monaghan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 39m
£45–181
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21271 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 29m
Bus, train, ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Great Northern Mall
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 38m
Bus, train, ferry via Craigavon
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portadown station271 / ...
2. Take the train from Portadown to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 106.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Monaghan to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Belfast then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cairnryan via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 6h 29m.

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