Bus from Monaghan to Armagh
5 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Armagh as of 00:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Monaghan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 17:00 | Monaghan Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Tuckmilltate, Killyneill, Middletown, Skerries, Middletown, Maddan & 2 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 270, 271, 278, 70a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Goldliner | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:20 | 13:20 | Monaghan Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Middletown & Milford |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:55 | 17:55 | Monaghan Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Middletown & Milford |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 19:00 | 19:00 | Monaghan Bus Station | Lonsdale Road | Middletown |
| 70a | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:50 | 18:50 | Monaghan Bus Station | Mall West | Tuckmilltate, Killyneill, Middletown, Skerries, Middletown, Maddan & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Monaghan 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 70 bus, 270 bus, 271 bus, 278 bus or 70a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Monaghan to Armagh?
5 routes run directly from Monaghan to Armagh: the 70 (Ulsterbus), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner), the 278 (Goldliner), the 70a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 70, 4 times each weekday — board at Monaghan Bus Station and get off at Armagh Bus Station, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Monaghan to Armagh?
Around 40 minutes on the 70, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tuckmilltate, Killyneill, Middletown, Skerries and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Monaghan to Armagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Monaghan to Armagh?
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.