Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cardiff

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Monaghan to Cardiff by bus, train, plane, 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.

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

    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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    5h 37m

  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 3m
    £41–200

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X3
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 40m

  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
    £133–386

  5. Bus, train to Belfast International 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 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 18m

  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 31m
    £52–154

  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 50m

  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 55m

  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
    £92–193

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 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
    12h 42m
    £117–226

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monaghan to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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 Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, 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, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides