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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 27m

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 37m
    £42–210

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station 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
    £116–219

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Monaghan to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    10h 51m
    £118–387

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

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    6h 12m

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

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport 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 38m
    £55–169

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

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 54m

  8. 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 14bus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 59m

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

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport 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 6m
    £93–198

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Monaghan Shopping Centre

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 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

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 14, 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 Busáras, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h.

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