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 40m and costs €45 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Drogheda?

The distance between Manchester and Drogheda is 346 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 42m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Manchester to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 130+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Manchester to Drogheda - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Drogheda by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Drogheda
6h 1m
€86–109
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
4h
€38–133
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DroghedaIc / ...
8h 42m
€101–175
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
8h 53m
€89–146
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
3h 40m
€45–183
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 4m
€49–148
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
4h 53m
€52–176
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 20m
€42–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 39m
€56–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
5h 28m
€58–196

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

26Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Drogheda.

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Distance: 346.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Drogheda. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Drogheda. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Drogheda via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 42m.

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