The average train between Drogheda and Athlone takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Drogheda to Athlone. 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 hourly between Drogheda and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Drogheda to Athlone? 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 Drogheda to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Athlone station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Drogheda to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Drogheda and Athlone is 110 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 13m.