How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Drogheda?

The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Drogheda start from £12. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Drogheda?

The average bus journey time from Dublin to Drogheda is 1h 8m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dublin to Drogheda route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 229 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Drogheda?

The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Drogheda at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Drogheda?

A bus journey from Dublin to Drogheda produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:51	Dublin Custom House	59m	21:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	20:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	21:51	Dublin Custom House	59m	22:50	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	23:55	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	23:51	Dublin Custom House	59m	00:50	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 27 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	00:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:48	Dublin Custom House	57m	08:45	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	09:55	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 28 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	20:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	08:55	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	09:55	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 29 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	09:55	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	00:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	58m	08:49	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	06:16	Dublin Airport T2	32m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 31 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	06:16	Dublin Airport T2	32m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	58m	08:49	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	13:55	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	20:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Drogheda on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 4m	16:55	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	Dublin Airport T2	30m	00:50	Drogheda Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	06:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	57m	07:48	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Dublin to Drogheda

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

229bus per day

1h 8mAverage duration

27 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Drogheda?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Stops in Drogheda

A
Drogheda Bus Station
Donore Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth

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Expressway

4/5468 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 468 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £12

Expressway Dublin Drogheda recent customer reviews

Very good. Quick and efficient. Only difficulty was in finding the correct zone at Dublin airport as it was my first time using the Drogheda route.

Josephine F.

28 October 2025

Very bad . I didn’t even get in the bus . The bus driver didn’t wanted to pick me up cause of my luggage

Lauriana Cecilia P.

21 October 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dublin to Drogheda

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Drogheda?
The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Drogheda start from £12. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Drogheda?
The average bus journey time from Dublin to Drogheda is 1h 8m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dublin to Drogheda route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 229 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Drogheda?
The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Drogheda at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Drogheda?
A bus journey from Dublin to Drogheda produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/12

£11

25/12

No data

Today

£11

27/12

£11

28/12

£11

29/12

£10

30/12

£10

31/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Drogheda was searched and found on 29 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Drogheda as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £53 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Drogheda based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-29.