There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to New Ross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Wexford Stnbus 740 / ...
5h 29m€43–65Drive 177.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Drogheda to New Rosscar 177.8 km
2h 24m€32–45Train
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 40m€40–58Bus via Enniscorthy
- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Enniscorthybus 740
- Take the bus from Enniscorthy to New Rossbus 368 / ...
5h 45m€40–54Train via Wexford
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Wexfordtrain Ic
5h 49m€36–53
Drogheda to New Ross by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to New Ross is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to New Ross is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at New Ross via Merrion Square and Wexford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Waterford via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Drogheda and New Ross is 231 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to New Ross without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Drogheda to New Ross, including transfers.
Drogheda to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to New Ross is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and New Ross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to New Ross via Merrion Sq West, Merrion Square, and Wexford Stn in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda to New Ross via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Waterford, and The Clock Tower in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Connolly to Wexford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Merrion Sq West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Square to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Enniscorthy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Enniscorthy to New Ross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- 053 901 1828
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Wexford
Bus from Enniscorthy to New Ross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Wexford
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Booking & Getting There
Drogheda to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Sq West station.
Drogheda to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to New Ross is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Drogheda to New Ross.
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