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How to get fromCork to Droghedaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Drogheda by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    3h 50m
    €34–47

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to St Mary's Hospitalbus bus 101
    4h 50m
    €37–49

  3. Drive  285.9 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Droghedacar car 285.9 km
    3h 14m
    €51–73

  4. Fly from Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    5h 5m
    €77–272

  5. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    4h 36m
    €53–106

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SNN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    7h 5m
    €91–283

Cork to Drogheda by train and tram

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to St Mary's Hospital via Airport Zone 10 and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 50m.

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