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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Drogheda is to bus via Castleblayney which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from North West Transport Hub and arriving at Drogheda Hospl via Ardee N33. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Londonderry and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Drogheda via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Drogheda?

The distance between Londonderry and Drogheda is 281 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Londonderry to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Drogheda bus from?

Londonderry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Drogheda train from?

Londonderry to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.

Train or bus from Londonderry to Drogheda?

The best way to get from Londonderry to Drogheda is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Londonderry to Drogheda bus arrive?

Londonderry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ardee Bypass station.

Where does the Londonderry to Drogheda train arrive?

Londonderry to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Londonderry to Drogheda?

Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Drogheda is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Londonderry to Drogheda.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 151+ hotels available in Drogheda.

Londonderry to Drogheda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
4h 5m
€34–48
Bus via Castleblayney
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Castleblayneybus 32
2. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Drogheda Hosplbus 182
6h 2m
€32–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Ardee Bypassbus X3
4h 34m
Drive 182.6 km
1. Drive from Londonderry to Droghedacar 182.6 km
2h 19m
€33–47

Londonderry to Drogheda by train

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Distance: 280.9 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Londonderry to Drogheda via Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from North West Transport Hub to Ardee Bypass 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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