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How to get fromHolyhead to Droghedaby car ferry, taxi, ferry, train or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Droghedataxi
    3h 54m
    €119–139

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Stationbus100X
    4h 52m
    €48–66

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedatrainIc / ...
    4h 25m
    €75–107

  4. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Stationbus100X
    4h 52m
    €72–109

Holyhead to Drogheda by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Drogheda, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Drogheda. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the taxi to Drogheda. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Drogheda via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 25m.

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