The average bus between Drogheda and Fota Island takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Drogheda and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Drogheda to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Drogheda to Fota Island bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Fota Island bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Drogheda and Fota Island is 241.1 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a bus from George's Street to IDA Carrigtwohill via Cathal Brugha St, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Kent Stn in around 5h 41m.