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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Holyhead to Drogheda

Composite routes from Holyhead to Drogheda

Cheapest
5 h 4 min
Car
162 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$151.89

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Cullybackey to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$51.90
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$59.49

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from 3Arena to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from 3Arena to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda is to train which costs $97.83 - $228.26 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Drogheda via Chester, Mossley West, Cullybackey and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Drogheda?

The distance between Holyhead and Drogheda is 155 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Drogheda without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Drogheda?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Holyhead to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Drogheda train from?

Holyhead to Drogheda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Drogheda train arrive?

Holyhead to Drogheda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 105+ hotels available in Drogheda. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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