Drogheda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Drogheda
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.
Where to Eat in Drogheda
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Bull Inn (Dublin Rd) and 79 West Street (79 West Street) are great picks.
When to visit Drogheda
How to Get to Drogheda
Plane
Although Drogheda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 33 km 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.
Train
The train station in Drogheda is called Drogheda MacBride, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Drogheda is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 42 km from Drogheda. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drogheda, including Bus Éireann, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Drogheda takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 225 km.
Airports near Drogheda
Airlines serving Drogheda
Where to stay in popular areas of Drogheda
Most booked hotels in Drogheda
Hiring a car in Drogheda
Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.28 and £24.37. 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.