There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train
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
best- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Pointbus 100X
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
5h 30m£42–60Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Drogheda to Belfastcar
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
9h 23m£124–193Bus, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Pointbus 100X
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
5h 35m£62–95Train, ferry
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
5h 35m£44–59
Drogheda to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
The distance between Drogheda and Holyhead is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Drogheda to Holyhead, including transfers.
There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drogheda to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £4–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £160–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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