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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Drogheda is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €150 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Drogheda via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Dundee to Drogheda?

The distance between Dundee and Drogheda is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Drogheda without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dundee to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Drogheda bus from?

Dundee to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Dundee to Drogheda bus arrive?

Dundee to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 74+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Dundee to Drogheda - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 13m
€70–206
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
11h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Droghedacar
6h 36m
€72–142
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 14m
€82–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 54m
€75–217
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 2m
€82–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 54m
€91–232
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
6h 27m
€92–248
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
11h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedabus 105 / ...
11h 46m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Drogheda.

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Distance: 464.4 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Drogheda, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Drogheda. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Drogheda Macbride via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 11h 2m.

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