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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Chester is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 4h 14m.

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 14m and costs £40 - £150.

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 32m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Chester?

The distance between Drogheda and Chester is 191 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 train and ferry which takes 7h 48m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 506+ hotels available in Chester.

Drogheda to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Drogheda to Chester by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, 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 Liverpool, train
best
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 Chestertrain
4h 14m
£42–141
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
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
7h 58m
£39–324
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 Chestertrain
7h 48m
£48–100
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 32m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus 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
5h 52m
£50–159
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand 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
6h 3m
£66–177
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 53m
£62–138
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand 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 31m
£62–156
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 Chestertrain
7h 53m
£53–169

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

26Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Chester.

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 Aircraft Hangars, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda to Chester via Dublin Connolly, S O'Casey Br, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 7h 48m.

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