What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Drogheda?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Drogheda is to fly and bus which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Drogheda?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Drogheda?

The distance between Manchester and Drogheda is 318 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Drogheda without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Drogheda without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 20m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Drogheda?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Manchester to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Manchester to Drogheda - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Drogheda by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
3h 38m
€45–184
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
4h
€37–133
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
8h 20m
€106–183
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
8h 57m
€87–139
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Droghedacar
7h 37m
€120–176
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h 11m
€54–178
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h
€47–176
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
5h 44m
€57–179
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 56m
€39–164

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

26Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Drogheda.

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Drogheda, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Drogheda. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Drogheda via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 20m.

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