Dublin to Drogheda bus with Alibus

Tue, 30 Jun
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin to Drogheda

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

9S$

Average price

11S$

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

45 m

Buses per day

51

Distance

43 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin to Drogheda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dublin to Drogheda will cost around 11S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 9S$.

Fast coaches

Of the 51 buses that leave Dublin for Drogheda every day 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Bus Éireann
    2:30 AM1h10
    Dublin
    3:40 AMDrogheda Bus Station
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Bus Éireann
    3:30 AM1h23
    Dublin
    4:53 AMDrogheda Bus Station
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Bus Éireann
    4:30 AM1h23
    Dublin
    5:53 AMDrogheda Bus Station
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Bus Éireann
    5:30 AM1h23
    Dublin
    6:53 AMDrogheda Bus Station
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Bus Éireann
    6:00 AM1h23
    Dublin
    7:23 AMDrogheda Bus Station
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Dublin to Drogheda

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Drogheda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from 7S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 7S$, and a coach costs an average of 9S$.

Distance: 43 km

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Train

11S$

Average Price

7S$

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 27m

Average total duration

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

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30m

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Live departures

Dublin to Drogheda bus times

The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Drogheda coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Bus Éireann2:30 AM Dublin
1h10
3:40 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann3:30 AM Dublin
1h23
4:53 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann4:30 AM Dublin
1h23
5:53 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann5:30 AM Dublin
1h23
6:53 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)5:58 AM Dublin
0h50
6:48 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann6:00 AM Dublin
1h23
7:23 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire6:30 AM Dublin
0h50
7:20 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)6:58 AM Dublin
0h50
7:48 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire7:00 AM Dublin
0h55
7:55 AM Drogheda Bus Station1 change
Bus Éireann7:00 AM Dublin
1h50
8:50 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire7:30 AM Dublin
0h45
8:15 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Dublin Express7:57 AM Dublin
1h53
9:50 AM Drogheda Bus Station1 change
Expressway (Bus Éireann)7:59 AM Dublin
0h50
8:49 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire8:00 AM Dublin
0h45
8:45 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann8:20 AM Dublin
1h50
10:10 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire8:30 AM Dublin
0h45
9:15 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann8:40 AM Dublin
1h44
10:24 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)9:00 AM Dublin
0h55
9:55 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann9:20 AM Dublin
1h44
11:04 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire9:30 AM Dublin
0h45
10:15 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann9:40 AM Dublin
1h44
11:24 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)10:00 AM Dublin
0h55
10:55 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann10:20 AM Dublin
1h44
12:04 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire10:30 AM Dublin
0h45
11:15 AM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann10:45 AM Dublin
1h44
12:29 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)11:00 AM Dublin
0h55
11:55 AM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann11:15 AM Dublin
1h52
1:07 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire11:30 AM Dublin
0h45
12:15 PM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann11:45 AM Dublin
1h52
1:37 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)12:00 PM Dublin
0h55
12:55 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann12:15 PM Dublin
1h52
2:07 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire12:30 PM Dublin
0h45
1:15 PM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann12:45 PM Dublin
1h59
2:44 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)1:00 PM Dublin
0h55
1:55 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann1:15 PM Dublin
1h59
3:14 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann1:45 PM Dublin
1h59
3:44 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)2:00 PM Dublin
0h55
2:55 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann2:15 PM Dublin
1h59
4:14 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire2:30 PM Dublin
0h45
3:15 PM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann2:45 PM Dublin
1h59
4:44 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)3:00 PM Dublin
0h55
3:55 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann3:05 PM Dublin
1h59
5:04 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann3:25 PM Dublin
2h05
5:30 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire3:30 PM Dublin
0h45
4:15 PM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann3:45 PM Dublin
2h05
5:50 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Dublin Express3:57 PM Dublin
0h58
4:55 PM Drogheda Bus Station1 change
Matthews Coach Hire4:00 PM Dublin
0h45
4:45 PM George's Street0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann4:05 PM Dublin
2h05
6:10 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann4:25 PM Dublin
2h12
6:37 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Bus Éireann4:27 PM Dublin
1h17
5:44 PM Drogheda Bus Station0 changesdirect
Matthews Coach Hire4:30 PM Dublin
0h45
5:15 PM George's Street0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Dublin to Drogheda coaches with Omio?

Alibus as well as Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Matthews Coach Hire and more offer coaches services from Dublin to Drogheda.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Alibus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alibus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express or Matthews Coach Hire to find the best option for your trip from Dublin to Drogheda.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alibus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dublin to Drogheda.

Why book with Omio over Busbud or Checkmybus?

  • Official reseller: Alibus tickets can only be bought on Omio or Alibus's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets. Busbud or Checkmybus do not sell Alibus tickets as they are not official sellers.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Dublin to Drogheda.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Dublin to Drogheda

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Buses from Dublin to Drogheda run on average 215 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 9S$ but you can travel from only 7S$ by train.

There are 170 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 43 km distance in 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from 7S$
Distance
43 km
Average bus duration
57m
Cheapest ticket price
9S$
Buses per day
215
Direct buses
170
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
12:20 AM
Last bus
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from 7S$

Bus providers: Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann from Dublin to DroghedaYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Drogheda with Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann for as low as 7S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Infobus

About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own \BusSystem\" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Infobus frequency
154 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.

Alibus

About
Alibus is a bus company, managed by A.N.M. S.p.a (Azienda Napoletana Mobilita), primarily known for providing efficient airport transfer services in Italy. It connects Naples Capodichino Airport with various points in Naples, including the Central Station (Piazza Garibaldi) and the Port of Naples (Molo Angioino/Beverello and Porta di Massa). Alibus also offers airport transfers to Catania International Airport. The service is recognized for its punctuality and affordability, with buses running frequently, typically every 15 to 30 minutes, and a journey time of approximately 35 minutes between Naples Airport and the Maritime Station.

Expressway (Bus Éireann)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
17S$
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
10 a day

Dublin Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
17S$
Dublin Express frequency
2 a day

Matthews Coach Hire

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
9S$
Matthews Coach Hire frequency
13 a day

Bus Éireann

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
9S$
Bus Éireann frequency
26 a day

FAQs: Dublin to Drogheda coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Drogheda by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Drogheda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Dublin to Drogheda can start from as little as 9S$ when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Dublin to Drogheda is 11S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Dublin to Drogheda is 45m to travel the 43 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Dublin to Drogheda leaves at 12:20 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Dublin to Drogheda leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 170 direct coaches a day from Dublin to Drogheda with Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Dublin to Drogheda, you can count on Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Matthews Coach Hire, Bus Éireann for the best way to get you to Drogheda. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Dublin and Drogheda and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Drogheda from Dublin is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Dublin to Drogheda is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dublin and Drogheda including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Dublin to Drogheda:
  • Infobus
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Dublin to Drogheda for coach company Infobus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Dublin to Drogheda depends on the coach companies:
  • Infobus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Infobus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Dublin to Drogheda.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Dublin to Drogheda:
  • Infobus
    • One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Dublin to Drogheda:
  • Infobus
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Dublin to Drogheda. The following conditions apply:
  • Infobus
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets may require a separate ticket.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Dublin to Drogheda with the following coach company: Infobus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Dublin to Drogheda with the following coach company: Infobus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Dublin to Drogheda with the following coach company: Infobus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Dublin and Drogheda

Dublin
Drogheda
The major coach station for departures in Dublin is Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road for your trip from Dublin to Drogheda.
Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
information
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
carConnection
Car connection
T2 Arrivals Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the arrivals area
Public transport options for Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
  • Bus: 16, 41, 700
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Store Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria (in the station)
  • Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transport options for Dublin, Busáras
  • Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red

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