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How to get fromMonaghan to Cardiffby bus, train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 19m

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 8m
    £42–200

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Monaghan to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    10h 51m
    £133–386

  5. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    5h 47m

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 27m
    £52–169

  7. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 54m

  8. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 56m

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 2m
    £92–208

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Monaghan Bus Stn

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 32
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 1m
    £126–224

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.5 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 Portadown Train Station [bus stop], walk to Portadown, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, 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 SC to Cardiff Central via O'Connell St Upper, Abbey St., The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h.

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