Bus from Belfast to Monaghan
2 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 09:05, last bus 15:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Monaghan as of 13:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Goldliner | ~100 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Grand Central Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Lurgan, Portadown, Richhill, Armagh, Milford & Middletown |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~105 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 09:05 | Grand Central Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Lurgan, Portadown, Richhill, Armagh & Middletown |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Monaghan?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Monaghan: the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 270, once each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Monaghan Bus Station, about 100 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Monaghan?
Around 100 minutes on the 270, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lurgan, Portadown, Richhill, Armagh and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Monaghan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:05 and the last around 15:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Monaghan?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.