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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which costs €50 - €300 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Monaghan is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Monaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Monaghan station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Monaghan Bus Station via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Monaghan?

The distance between Stranraer and Monaghan is 185 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Monaghan without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Stranraer to Monaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Monaghan bus from?

Stranraer to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Monaghan bus arrive?

Stranraer to Monaghan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Monaghan?

There are 113+ hotels available in Monaghan.

Stranraer to Monaghan - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Monaghan by car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Monaghancar
3h 49m
€51–292
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
6h 49m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
6h 56m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 270 / ...
7h 46m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Monaghan.

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Distance: 185 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Monaghan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Monaghan. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Monaghan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Monaghan Bus Station via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Great Central, Portadown, and Portadown Train Station [bus stop] in around 6h 49m.

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