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How to get fromCarmarthen to Droghedaby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmarthen to Drogheda by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollytrainIc
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedatrainIc / ...
    10h 19m
    €73–165

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
    6h 51m
    €53–297

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus740
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to St Marys Hospitalbus101
    11h 22m
    €83–187

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Droghedacar
    7h 29m
    €92–121

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
    8h 12m
    €125–299

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
    7h 14m
    €60–216

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain
    8h 49m
    €79–226

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
    8h 29m
    €90–319

Carmarthen to Drogheda by train and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Drogheda. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Drogheda. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to St Marys Hospital via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 11h 22m.

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