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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Kilrea is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Kilrea is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Kilrea?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Church Street via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Kilrea?

The distance between Drogheda and Kilrea is 129 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Kilrea without a car is to train and line 115 bus which takes 4h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Drogheda to Kilrea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Kilrea bus from?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Kilrea bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Drogheda to Kilrea?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Kilrea is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Drogheda to Kilrea.

Where can I stay near Kilrea?

There are 252+ hotels available in Kilrea.

Drogheda to Kilrea - 3 ways to travel via train, line 115 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Drogheda to Kilrea by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 115 bus
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Church Streetbus 115
4h 38m
Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Drogheda to Kilreacar 97.9 mi
2h 7m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
5h 20m

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Kilrea.

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Distance: 128.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Kilrea, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Drogheda to Church Street via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 5h 20m.

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