What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Monaghan?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Monaghan is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Monaghan?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Monaghan is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Monaghan?

The distance between Preston and Monaghan is 487 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Monaghan without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Monaghan without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Monaghan?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Preston to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Monaghan bus from?

Preston to Monaghan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Monaghan bus arrive?

Preston to Monaghan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 102+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Preston to Monaghan - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Monaghan by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 48m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 52m
€51–155
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
13h 39m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
14h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Monaghan
6h 54m
€106–284
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 36m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Monaghan Bus Station
5h 48m
€60–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 40m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 28m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station
7h 40m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
13h 45m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 487.4 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Monaghan. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, then take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Monaghan Bus Station via Carlisle, Auchinleck, Well Road, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 13h 39m.

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