There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Dalkey 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
best- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
2h 48m€16–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station162
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkey100 / ...
3h 39m€24–37Drive 139.4 km
- Drive from Monaghan to Dalkey139.4 km
1h 45m€24–34Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village702
3h 14m€21–30Bus via Dun Laoghaire SC
- Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to RDS Ballsbridge180
3h 26m
Monaghan to Dalkey by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Dalkey is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Dalkey is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaghan station to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Monaghan Bus Station and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Monaghan and Dalkey is 146 km. The road distance is 139.4 km.
The best way to get from Monaghan to Dalkey without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €15 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Monaghan to Dalkey, including transfers.
Monaghan to Dalkey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Monaghan Bus Station.
Monaghan to Dalkey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaghan to Dalkey is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Monaghan to Dalkey.
There are 994+ hotels available in Dalkey.
What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.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 Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to RDS Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.