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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Drogheda is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Drogheda via Queens Square and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Drogheda Macbride via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Drogheda?

The distance between Coleraine and Drogheda is 228 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Coleraine to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Drogheda bus from?

Coleraine to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Drogheda train from?

Coleraine to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Drogheda?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Drogheda is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Coleraine to Drogheda bus arrive?

Coleraine to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Where does the Coleraine to Drogheda train arrive?

Coleraine to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Drogheda?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Drogheda is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Coleraine to Drogheda.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 134+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Coleraine to Drogheda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Coleraine to Drogheda by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain Rail
3h 37m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedabus 105 / ...
4h 56m
Drive 177.6 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Droghedacar 177.6 km
2h 21m
€31–44

Coleraine to Drogheda by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Drogheda.

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Distance: 227.8 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

You can take a train from Coleraine to Drogheda Macbride via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Drogheda via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 10, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 56m.

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