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Athlone to Drogheda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Drogheda takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Drogheda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
183 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain train Re / ...
3h 11m
€18–26

Athlone to Drogheda train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Athlone and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Drogheda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 182.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 11m.

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