There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Drogheda by ferry, train, car, car ferry, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedaIc / ...
4h 28m€75–107Ferry, 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€48–66Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryan
- Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Drive from Belfast to Drogheda
9h 13m€146–220Ferry, 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 ferry and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €75 - €110.
The distance between Holyhead and Drogheda is 159 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Drogheda without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Holyhead to Drogheda, including transfers.
There are 128+ 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 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 Belfast in around 9h 13m.
- 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
- +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/
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
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
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