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 which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.

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 - £160.

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 15m.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 45m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 1030+ hotels available in Chester.

Drogheda to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 11 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 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
£42–152
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
£39–497
Bus, ferry, train
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 45m
£45–106
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 15m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
5h 42m
£50–160
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 20m
£57–151
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
£58–133
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
£57–154
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
7h 7m
£59–185
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station 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 Crewetrain
5h 59m
£58–176
Train, ferry
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 57m
£54–164

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

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7h 45mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Chester via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 7h 45m.

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