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How to get fromPort of Holyhead to Droghedaby car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Port of Holyhead to Drogheda by car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Droghedataxi
    3h 55m
    €119–139

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to St Marys Hospitalbus101
    5h 38m
    €55–68

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Drogheda Bus Stationbus100X / ...
    4h 40m
    €72–108

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain1 Dn->Gc
    5h 22m
    €77–107

Port of Holyhead to Drogheda by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port of Holyhead, Wales and Drogheda, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Port of Holyhead to Drogheda. However, you can walk to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then take the taxi to Drogheda. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port of Holyhead to Drogheda Bus Station via Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and 3Arena in around 4h 40m.

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