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 - £140 and takes 5h 38m.

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 1m 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 and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Chester?

The distance between Drogheda and Chester is 180 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 bus and ferry which takes 15h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 962+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Drogheda to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Chester
5h 33m
£55–81
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 38m
£43–134
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
15h 10m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
4h 1m
£45–149
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
7h 54m
£75–125
Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
8h 2m
£55–90
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 55m
£54–155
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
5h 26m
£64–216
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 7m
£57–201
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 31m
£50–150

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Chester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive 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, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 15h 10m.

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