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 which costs £35 - £200 and takes 5h.

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 5h and costs £35 - £200.

How far is it from Drogheda to Cardiff?

The distance between Drogheda and Cardiff is 279 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 train and ferry which takes 11h 31m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Drogheda to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Drogheda to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 9 ways to get from Drogheda to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or 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 to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 30m
£57–153
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
5h
£37–193
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Drogheda to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar
10h 59m
£75–377
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 31m
£109–195
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
5h 31m
£73–231
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 13m
£79–165
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 5m
£94–243
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m
£83–196
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 36m
£114–264

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

26Weekly Services

11h 31mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Cardiff.

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Distance: 277.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 Aircraft Hangars, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drogheda to Cardiff via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 59m.

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