Athlone to Drogheda Trains

Athlone to Drogheda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Drogheda takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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 38m
Duration: 182 km
Distance: €28
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...

2h 43m

€23–32

Athlone to Drogheda train times

Trains run every 2 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:24 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:14 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 54m • 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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Athlone to Drogheda train times

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM

6:23 AM → 9:22 AM

7:24 AM → 10:24 AM

8:33 AM → 11:27 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM

6:23 AM → 9:22 AM

7:24 AM → 10:24 AM

8:33 AM → 11:27 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:24 AM → 10:20 AM

8:33 AM → 11:26 AM

9:11 AM → 12:20 PM

10:32 AM → 1:26 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:14 PM

1:23 PM → 5:15 PM

2:45 PM → 6:15 PM

3:10 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM

6:23 AM → 9:22 AM

7:24 AM → 10:24 AM

8:33 AM → 11:27 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM

6:23 AM → 9:22 AM

7:24 AM → 10:24 AM

8:33 AM → 11:27 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:22 AM

6:23 AM → 9:22 AM

7:24 AM → 10:24 AM

8:33 AM → 11:27 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

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