How to get from Drogheda to County Cavan by bus and train?

From Drogheda to County Cavan by bus and train

To get from Drogheda to County Cavan in Ballyjamesduff, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Drogheda (Macbride) station to Dundalk (Clarke) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 170 bus and finally take the 186 bus from Cavan Bus Station station to Crosskeys station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Drogheda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to County Cavan on the Moovit app.

214min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 170170
Bus - 186186
Walk to County Cavan
Leaves from Drogheda (Macbride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Drogheda
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Belfast
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundalk (Clarke)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clarke Station
    ID 139921
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Cavan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavan Bus Stn
    ID 135861
    101 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavan Bus Station
    ID 141471
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 186186
    Wait for bus
    186
    Baile Ghib
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crosskeys
    ID 12283
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to County Cavan
    Walk to
    County Cavan
    1.5 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Drogheda to County Cavan

The distance between Drogheda, Ballyjamesduff and County Cavan, Ballyjamesduff is approximately 127.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drogheda to County Cavan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballyjamesduff – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Drogheda to County Cavan

To check the bus and train schedule from Drogheda to County Cavan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Drogheda) and destination (County Cavan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Drogheda to County Cavan?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 170, Bus line 186.

  • Is there a direct train between Drogheda and County Cavan?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Drogheda to County Cavan?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dundalk (Clarke) station near Drogheda in Ireland to Clarke Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Clarke Station near County Cavan in Ballyjamesduff.

  • How long does it take to travel from Drogheda to County Cavan by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Drogheda in Ireland and County Cavan in Ballyjamesduff by train and bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Drogheda to get to County Cavan?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dundalk (Clarke) station near Drogheda in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Drogheda and County Cavan?

    Get off the train at the Clarke Station, which is closest to County Cavan in Ballyjamesduff.

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