There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Drogheda by car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, taxi
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Drogheda
3h 54m€119–139Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Station100X
4h 52m€48–66Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedaIc / ...
4h 25m€75–107Ferry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Station100X
4h 52m€72–109
Holyhead to Drogheda by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda is to ferry and bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €140.
The distance between Holyhead and Drogheda is 153 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Holyhead to Drogheda, including transfers.
There are 130+ hotels available in Drogheda.
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.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €44–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €75–90
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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