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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Drogheda is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Drogheda Hospl via Coleraine Buscentre and Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Drogheda?

The distance between Ballycastle and Drogheda is 229 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Drogheda without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Ballycastle to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Drogheda bus from?

Ballycastle to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Drogheda bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Drogheda?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Drogheda is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ballycastle to Drogheda.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 153+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Ballycastle to Drogheda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle to Drogheda by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
4h 22m
Drive 188.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Droghedacar 188.2 km
2h 15m
€34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Drogheda Hosplbus 182
7h 8m

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Drogheda Hospl via Coleraine Buscentre, Monaghan Bus Station, and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 7h 8m.

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