The average train between Ballinasloe and Drogheda takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinasloe 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 every 3 hours between Ballinasloe and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinasloe is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Ballinasloe to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Drogheda is 131.2 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 2m.