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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Drogheda by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car 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 Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus bus
    2h 59m
    €33–135

  2. 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 20m
    €76–149

  3. 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 Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    €80–232

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Droghedacar car
    7h 37m
    €92–171

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 36m
    €45–175

  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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain train
    5h 16m
    €46–149

  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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain train
    4h 59m
    €48–168

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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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