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How to get fromDrogheda to Lough Dergby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Lough Derg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 547 bus

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    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus bus 547
    5h 6m
    €25–37

  2. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    5h 44m
    €27–38

  3. Drive  160.8 km

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Portumnacar car 160.8 km
    2h 26m
    €29–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to N Wall Quaybus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Nenaghbus bus 735
    6h 3m
    €28–42

Drogheda to Lough Derg by train, tram, and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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