The average train between Ballina and Drogheda takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ballina and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manulla Junction and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballina 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Ballina to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Ballina to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Ballina and Drogheda is 188.9 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Drogheda via Manulla Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 38m.