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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Manchester is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Manchester is to bus and fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Manchester?

The distance between Drogheda and Manchester is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Manchester without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Drogheda to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Drogheda to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Drogheda to Manchester by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, busferry, or plane

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 Manchester
6h 12m
£74–94
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
4h 8m
£38–111
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
9h 20m
£78–155
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 Shudehill Interchange
12h 52m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 59m
£44–160
Bus, ferry, train via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
9h 28m
£64–122
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4h 19m
£49–158
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4h 47m
£47–133
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 42m
£53–157
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
5h 25m
£42–140
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 9m
£54–177

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

26Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Manchester.

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Manchester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Manchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Manchester Piccadilly via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 20m.

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