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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £300.

How far is it from Drogheda to Cardiff?

The distance between Drogheda and Cardiff is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 11m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Drogheda to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Drogheda to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 14m
£45–151
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
4h 59m
£44–292
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
11h 11m
£122–216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Drogheda to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
8h 22m
£80–121
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 13m
£57–168
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
5h 49m
£71–259
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 49m
£70–208
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£78–368
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 41m
£63–225
Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
11h 19m
£102–181

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

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11h 11mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Dublin, Airport, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Cardiff Central via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 11m.

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