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Compare train and bus for Dundalk to Drogheda
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundalk to Drogheda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundalk to Drogheda
Buses from Dundalk to Drogheda run on average 73 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 73 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:47, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 32 km distance in 30m.
Distance 32 km |
Average bus duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 73 |
Direct buses 73 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 00:47 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann from Dundalk to DroghedaYou can travel by bus between Dundalk to Drogheda with Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dundalk to Drogheda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundalk to Drogheda by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Drogheda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dundalk, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dundalk, Dublin Road (McDonalds), Dundalk, Bus Station, Dundalk, Dublin Road (Institute of Technology - Main Gate) and Dundalk, Dublin Road (Hospital). When arriving in Drogheda, you can end your journey in coach stations like Drogheda, Bus Station and Drogheda, North Road (Circle K).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dundalk, Dublin Road (McDonalds), which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Drogheda, Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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