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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Drogheda is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Drogheda via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Preston to Drogheda?

The distance between Preston and Drogheda is 337 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Drogheda without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Chester which takes 9h 6m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Preston to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Drogheda bus from?

Preston to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Drogheda bus arrive?

Preston to Drogheda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Preston to Drogheda - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Drogheda by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
4h 26m
€54–193
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 28m
€45–146
Train, ferry, bus via Chester
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
9h 6m
€96–186
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda143 / ...
13h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Drogheda
6h 33m
€83–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
6h 27m
€59–173
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
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
6h 23m
€45–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
6h 22m
€63–201
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
6h 19m
€72–200
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
6h 14m
€77–248
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Drogheda Bus Station
9h 18m
€105–162

Preston to Drogheda by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Drogheda. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Preston to Drogheda Bus Station via Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin North Wall Quay Arena in around 9h 6m.

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