There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Drogheda by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
3h 21m€27–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
4h 2m€22–32Train via Dublin
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€26–38Drive 200.2 km
- Drive from Waterford to Droghedacar 200.2 km
2h 20m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to St Mary's Hospitalbus 101
4h 32m€31–43
Waterford to Drogheda by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Drogheda is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Waterford and Drogheda is 217 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Drogheda without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 3h 21m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Waterford to Drogheda, including transfers.
Waterford to Drogheda bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Drogheda is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 3h 21m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Dublin, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Drogheda Bus via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €15–21
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–18
Bus from Dublin Busáras to St Mary's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Drogheda bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Drogheda is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Waterford to Drogheda.
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