The average train between Drogheda and Ballina takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Ballina. 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 Drogheda and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Ballina at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Ballina station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Drogheda to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Drogheda and Ballina is 188.9 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Ballina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 5h 51m.
