There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 782
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
3h 16m€28–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
3h 24m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
4h 37m€52–75Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Droghedacar 220.6 km
2h 41m€39–56
Limerick Junction to Drogheda by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Up G Griffin St, Limerick Arthurs Qy and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Drogheda is 226 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Drogheda bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick Junction to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Drogheda is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Drogheda Bus via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Drogheda bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Limerick Junction to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Drogheda is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Limerick Junction to Drogheda.
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