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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Chester is to bus and ferry and train via Holyhead which costs £50 - £90 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Chester is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Chester. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Chester?

The distance between Drogheda and Chester is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Chester without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 47m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Drogheda to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Chester bus from?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Drogheda to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Drogheda to Chester by bus, ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
7h 47m
£74–124
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 43m
£41–137
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
17h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
8h 6m
£104–157
Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
7h 50m
£54–89
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 31m
£44–138
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 58m
£49–175
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
5h 36m
£52–151
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 26m
£47–174
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
6h 9m
£50–140

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

26Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Chester.

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Distance: 183.6 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Chester. However, you can take the bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda to Chester Bus Interchange via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 17h 35m.

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