There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Carlow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 30m€28–40Bus, train via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 162
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 39m€31–47Drive 187.3 km
- Drive from Monaghan to Carlowcar 187.3 km
2h 35m€33–47Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Nassau Streetbus 180
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 34mBus
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
4h 39m€29–40
Monaghan to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Carlow is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaghan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Monaghan SC and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Monaghan and Carlow is 224 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Monaghan to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Monaghan to Carlow, including transfers.
Monaghan to Carlow bus services, operated by McConnon Travel, depart from Monaghan SC station.
Monaghan to Carlow bus services, operated by McConnon Travel, arrive at Nassau Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaghan to Carlow is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Monaghan to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Monaghan SC to Carlow Bus Stn via Nassau Street and George's Quay in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Monaghan SC to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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