Bus from Cavan to Monaghan
6 direct routes · 54–83 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Monaghan as of 00:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cavan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan | ~83 min | 6 | Sat 8 · Sun 4 | 07:15 | 18:00 | Cavan Bus Stn | Monaghan Bus Stn | — |
| 175 | Bus Éireann | ~54 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:00 | 19:00 | Cavan Bus Stn | Monaghan Bus Stn | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 65, 270, 175A, GM13
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Bus Éireann | ~54 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:42 | 16:42 | Cavan Bus Stn | Monaghan Bus Stn | — |
| 270 | Goldliner | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:20 | 12:20 | Cavan Bus Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Clones & Smithborough |
| 175A | Bus Éireann | ~54 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:55 | 08:55 | Cavan Bus Stn | Monaghan Bus Stn | — |
| GM13 | Streamline Coaches | ~60 min | 1 | Fridays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Cavan Cathdrl | Monaghan SC | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cavan 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 176 bus, 175 bus, 65 bus or 270 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cavan to Monaghan?
6 routes run directly from Cavan to Monaghan: the 176 (TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan), the 175 (Bus Éireann), the 65 (Bus Éireann), the 270 (Goldliner), the 175A (Bus Éireann), the GM13 (Streamline Coaches). The most frequent is the 176, 6 times each weekday — board at Cavan Bus Stn and get off at Monaghan Bus Stn, about 83 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cavan to Monaghan?
Between 54 minutes on the 175 and 83 on the 176, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cavan to Monaghan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cavan to Monaghan?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.