There are 5 ways to get from New Ross to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train via Wexford
best- Take the train from Wexford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
5h 5m€35–53Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
5h 5m€25–37Drive 178.5 km
- Drive from New Ross to Droghedacar 178.5 km
2h 25m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
5h 11m€39–57Bus
- Take the bus from New Ross to Enniscorthybus 368 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniscorthy to Clare Streetbus 740
- Take the bus from Clare Street to Drogheda Busbus
5h 15m€45–63
New Ross to Drogheda by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Drogheda is to bus via Carlow which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Carlow Bus Stn and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from New Ross to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Wexford and arriving at Drogheda via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between New Ross and Drogheda is 237 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Drogheda without a car is to train via Wexford which takes 5h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from New Ross to Drogheda, including transfers.
New Ross to Drogheda bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wexford station.
The best way to get from New Ross to Drogheda is to train via Wexford which takes 5h 5m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlow, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a bus from New Ross to Drogheda via Wexford Stn, Wexford, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Drogheda Bus via Carlow Bus Stn, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Wexford to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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More Questions & Answers
New Ross to Drogheda bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
New Ross to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Drogheda is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from New Ross to Drogheda.
There are 155+ hotels available in Drogheda.



