With a population of 33,441, Drogheda is the largest city in Louth, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Drogheda to see all of its attractions.
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Although Drogheda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 21 miles from Drogheda. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Drogheda include Ryanair, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Drogheda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.
The train station in Drogheda is called Drogheda MacBride, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Drogheda is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 26 miles from Drogheda. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drogheda, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Drogheda takes 110 miles and will cost you around £21. From Galway, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 139 miles.
Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Drogheda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.96 and £23.95. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Drogheda, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.