Transport Information

Bus Éireann School Bus Routes

Application for Post-Primary School Transport – Bus Éireann

If your child is applying for Post-Primary school transport for the first time you will be required to complete an application/eligibility form. Please quote Drogheda Grammar Schools roll number 63870L. Application can be made by visiting https://www.buseireann.ie/apply-pay-for-school-transport

The Closing date for new applications is generally the last Friday of April of relevant year ( 25th April 2025).

Please note that existing school transport applications will automatically roll over into the new school year.

Please consult the list below for the current route information. These routes are subject to change at the discretion of Bus Éireann (BE)School Transport Department.

A998 – Donabate, Blakes Cross, Lusk into Drogheda Grammar School only – (Bus Éireann provided by Murrays Coaches https://murrayandsoncoaches.ie/)
A142 – Balbriggan, Juliansown, Laytown, Bettystown into Drogheda Grammar School only (Bus Éireann provided by Mullens https://www.mullen.ie/)
A1289 – Navan (Garda Station), Slane into Drogheda PP (shared service) – (Bus Éireann provided by Murrays Coaches)
A1545 – Harestown, Walshestown, Clogherhead, Termonfeckin into Drogheda Grammar School (Shared service) - Bus Éireann

D1 & D2 Bus Routes

Bus Éireann’s D1 & D2 provide a reliable service from Laytown to Drogheda every 15 minutes. The D1 & D2 route is Laytown, Bettystown, Donacarney, Mornington, Drogheda Grammar School, Scotch Hall, Drogheda Bus Depot and return.

By Private Bus Routes

Drogheda Grammar School currently has a number of private bus routes servicing the school. Kierans Bus Hire service these routes and their phone number is 041 98 44602 or website http://kieransmbh.ie/school-services.html

Please consult the list below for route information.

Aston Village, Termon Abbey, Greenhills, Chord Road, North Quay, Drogheda Grammar School.
North Road, Ashfield, Mell, Trinity Street, Meadow View, Bryanstown, Dublin Road (all estates) Grangerath, Drogheda Grammar School.

By Train

Students travelling to Drogheda Grammar School along the main Dublin to Drogheda commuter belt can use the D1 & D2 bus service from Mac Bride Station to Drogheda Grammar School.

Students can take the morning train departing Dublin Connolly at 07:12 am arriving in Drogheda Mac Bride Station at 08:14 am. They can then catch the D1 or D2 bus on the Marsh road (down steps at back of Mac Bride station) which will drop them directly at Drogheda Grammar school.

https://www.irishrail.ie/getmedia/426e48ba-46cd-4937-a3d8-7c91b493ca91/15-Dublin-Dundalk.pdf

Breakfast is served in the school canteen from 08:00 am. note times subject to change, see www.irishrail.ie for further information.