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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Balmoral is to train via Belfast Great Central which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Balmoral is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Malone Park via Grand Central Station Stand 25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Balmoral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Drogheda Macbride and arriving at Balmoral. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Balmoral?

The distance between Drogheda and Balmoral is 78 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Balmoral without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £19.

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

The train from Drogheda Macbride to Balmoral takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Balmoral bus from?

Drogheda to Balmoral bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Balmoral train from?

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

Train or bus from Drogheda to Balmoral?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Balmoral is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h.

Where does the Drogheda to Balmoral bus arrive?

Drogheda to Balmoral bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where does the Drogheda to Balmoral train arrive?

Drogheda to Balmoral train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Balmoral station.

Can I drive from Drogheda to Balmoral?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Balmoral is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Drogheda to Balmoral.

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Drogheda to Balmoral - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Balmoral by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Balmoraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
1h 26m
£13–19
Train via Belfast Great Central
cheapest
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
1h 59m
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2h
Drive 71.6 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Balmoralcar 71.6 mi
1h 11m
£18–26

Drogheda to Balmoral by train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Balmoral twice a week. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central once daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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