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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Drogheda is to fly and train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Drogheda is to fly and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Drogheda via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Drogheda?

The distance between Edinburgh and Drogheda is 388 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Drogheda without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Drogheda bus from?

Edinburgh to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Drogheda bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

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

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

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
4h 22m
€47–168
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
10h 37m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
11h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Droghedacar
6h 2m
€90–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h 19m
€56–133
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h 13m
€54–171
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 9m
€54–234
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 5m
€66–229
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h 55m
€69–267
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedabus 105 / ...
11h 7m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Drogheda.

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Distance: 387.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Drogheda. However, you can 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 bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Drogheda Macbride via Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 37m.

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