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Drogheda to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Drogheda and Athlone takes 3h 36m 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.

3h 36m
Duration
182 km
Distance
€28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
2h 50m
€22–33

Drogheda to Athlone train times

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 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes

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

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 17m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 182.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 50m.

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