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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Drogheda is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €40 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Drogheda?

The distance between Cardiff and Drogheda is 445 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Drogheda without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cardiff to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Cardiff to Drogheda - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Drogheda by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 33m
€60–206
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 14m
€41–275
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
10h 23m
€152–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Drogheda
8h 12m
€101–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
6h 37m
€78–213
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
6h 27m
€79–260
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
6h 47m
€80–269
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
6h 27m
€94–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
6h 40m
€69–245
Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
10h 32m
€127–196

Cardiff to Drogheda by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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10h 23mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Drogheda, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Drogheda. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Drogheda Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin North Wall Quay Arena in around 10h 23m.

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