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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Drogheda is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Drogheda is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €10 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Drogheda station. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Drogheda Bus Station via Dundalk Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Newry to Drogheda?

The distance between Newry and Drogheda is 63 km. The road distance is 58.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €6 - €9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Newry to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Drogheda bus from?

Newry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newry to Drogheda?

The best way to get from Newry to Drogheda is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 160 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €25 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Newry to Drogheda bus arrive?

Newry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dundalk Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newry to Drogheda?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Drogheda is 58 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Newry to Drogheda.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Newry to Drogheda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 160 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Drogheda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Drogheda Macbridetrain 1_Gc->Dn
1h 18m
€6–9
Line 160 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Station to Drogheda Bus Stationbus 100X
1h 36m
€11–24
Drive 58.3 km
1. Drive from Newry to Droghedacar 58.3 km
37 min
€11–15
Line 160 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to George's Streetbus 901D / ...
1h 49m
€14–16

Newry to Drogheda by bus and train

84Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Newry to Drogheda.

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Distance: 63.1 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Newry to Drogheda Macbride hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 40 min. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Drogheda Bus Station via Dundalk Bus Station in around 1h 36m.

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