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

The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Monaghan to Cardiff?

The distance between Monaghan and Cardiff is 397 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monaghan to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 12h 23m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Monaghan to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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

Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 19m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
5h 50m
£42–243
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 23m
£103–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Monaghan to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
9h 14m
£92–137
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
5h 39m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 51m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 16m
£44–152
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 50m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 47m
£61–208
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to RDS Ballsbridge180
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 14m

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

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12h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Monaghan to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 21, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 23m.

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