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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Drogheda by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    3h 2m
    €39–146

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Droghedacar car
    8h 4m
    €50–375

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    8h 13m
    €92–163

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Busbus bus
    9h 12m
    €96–257

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    3h 37m
    €51–167

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    5h 6m
    €53–156

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    4h 50m
    €63–164

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    5h 35m
    €70–177

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Drogheda Bus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Drogheda via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 4m.

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