What is the cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart?

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart?

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Newton Stewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Newton Stewart. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Dashwood Square via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Newton Stewart?

The distance between Drogheda and Newton Stewart is 155 miles.

How do I travel from Drogheda to Newton Stewart without a car?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 37m and costs £100 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Newton Stewart bus from?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Newton Stewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newton Stewart?

There are 330+ hotels available in Newton Stewart.

Drogheda to Newton Stewart - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, train, ferry, taxi, bus, or busferry

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
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1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
4h 19m
£56–199
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
6h 37m
£101–320
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
11h 1m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Rail Station60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Dashwood Square359
11h 4m

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Distance: 154.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Newton Stewart.

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