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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Castlerock is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Castlerock is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Macbride and arriving at Castlerock via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Castlerock?

The distance between Drogheda and Castlerock is 148 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Drogheda to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Castlerock train from?

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

Train or bus from Drogheda to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlerock is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Drogheda to Castlerock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Drogheda to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Castlerock is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Drogheda to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 350+ hotels available in Castlerock.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain Rail
3h 58m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
5h 35m
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Castlerockcar 113.2 mi
2h 30m
£28–40

Drogheda to Castlerock by train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda Macbride to Castlerock via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda to Castlerock via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, Coleraine Buscentre, and Coleraine in around 5h 35m.

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