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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Belfast is to train which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Drogheda and arriving at Belfast Grand Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Drogheda Macbride and arriving at Belfast Great Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Belfast?

The distance between Drogheda and Belfast is 81 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £10 - £15.

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

The train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Belfast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Belfast train from?

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

Train or bus from Drogheda to Belfast?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Belfast is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Drogheda to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Belfast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Drogheda to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Belfast is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Drogheda to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
1h 29m
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
1h 30m
Drive 73.8 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfastcar 73.8 mi
1h 14m
£18–26

Drogheda to Belfast by train

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly. 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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