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 - €130 and takes 5h 12m.

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 Princes Street and arriving at Drogheda via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Drogheda bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Drogheda bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 130+ 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
4h 22m
€47–168
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride0
10h 27m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride0
11h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Drogheda
6h
€89–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 12m
€56–123
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 6m
€55–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 2m
€55–243
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 51m
€67–228
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 40m
€69–266
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda143 / ...
11h 15m

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: 387.7 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 Princes Street to Drogheda Macbride via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 27m.

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