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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €210 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Drogheda is to fly and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €270.

How far is it from Exeter to Drogheda?

The distance between Exeter and Drogheda is 405 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Drogheda without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Crewe which takes 12h 23m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Exeter to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Exeter to Drogheda - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Drogheda by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
4h 18m
€69–261
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 10m
€59–205
Train, ferry, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
5. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
12h 23m
€148–381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Drogheda
9h 37m
€128–171
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 25m
€72–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
6h 37m
€83–298
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 9m
€78–238
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
7h 6m
€63–365
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
13h 53m
€182–334

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

26Weekly Services

12h 23mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Drogheda.

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Distance: 405.3 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Drogheda. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin, Airport, then take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Drogheda Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin North Wall Quay Arena in around 12h 23m.

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