There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
6h 20m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
6h 57m€32–46Drive 231.7 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Ashford Castlecar 231.7 km
3h 26m€40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
6h 59m€33–49
Drogheda to Ashford Castle by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at Cong via Airport Zone 11 and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Claremorris via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Drogheda and Ashford Castle is 310 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Drogheda to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Ashford Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Ashford Castle via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 11, Claremorris, and Cong in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Drogheda to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ashford Castle is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Drogheda to Ashford Castle.
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