There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain Re
4h€27–39Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re
4h 35m€20–29Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Castlereacar 162.6 km
2h 27m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
4h 52m€21–31
Drogheda to Castlerea by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Castlerea is to bus and train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Hospl and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Castlerea via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Drogheda and Castlerea is 239 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Drogheda to Castlerea, including transfers.
Drogheda to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Hospl station.
Drogheda to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlerea is to train which takes 4h and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Castlerea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Hospl to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Drogheda to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Castlerea is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Drogheda to Castlerea.
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