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 - €190 and takes 6h 36m.

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 33m and costs €55 - €270.

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 Bus Stand 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Monaghan?

The distance between Preston and Monaghan is 416 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 bus and ferry which takes 12h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 101+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Preston to Monaghan - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 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 Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 33m
€59–266
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 36m
€50–186
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
5. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
12h 56m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
14h 32m
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 Belfast International Airport, bus
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 52m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 36m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 44m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station
6h 27m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station
7h 47m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
13h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Monaghan Bus Station270 / ...
14h 10m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.3 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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 Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Monaghan Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Portadown, and Portadown NIR Railway Stn in around 12h 56m.

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