There are 6 ways to get from Monaghan to Clara 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 Station to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ClaraIc / ...
4h 12m€29–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station175 / ...
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station466
5h 11m€20–31Bus, train via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station162
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ClaraIc / ...
5h 6m€32–49Drive 138.4 km
- Drive from Monaghan to Clara138.4 km
1h 56m€24–34Bus via North Road
- Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Station176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station466
5h 20mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hospital847 / ...
5h 51m€29–41
Monaghan to Clara by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Clara is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Clara is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaghan station to Clara. However, there are services departing from Monaghan Bus Station and arriving at Clara via Wellington Quay and Tullamore Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Monaghan and Clara is 238 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Monaghan to Clara without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Monaghan to Clara, including transfers.
Monaghan to Clara bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Monaghan Bus Station.
Monaghan to Clara bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaghan to Clara is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Monaghan to Clara.
There are 71+ hotels available in Clara.
What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Clara via Cavan Bus Station, Athlone Station, and Athlone in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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 Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
Bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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