The average bus between Drogheda and Lough Derg takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Lough Derg. 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 4 times a day between Drogheda and Lough Derg. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Lough Derg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Athlone Stn and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Drogheda to Lough Derg? 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 Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Lough Derg station via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Drogheda to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Drogheda and Lough Derg is 155.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.