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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    4h 36m
    €26–53

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Droghedacar car
    9h 18m
    €149–434

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Busbus bus 100X
    5h 7m
    €38–145

  4. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Busbus bus 100X
    5h 7m
    €29–57

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Drogheda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Drogheda. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Drogheda. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Drogheda via Cairnryan and Larne in around 9h 18m.

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