The average train between Drogheda and Fota Island takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Fota Island. 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 Drogheda and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Drogheda to Fota Island? 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 Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Fota Island station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Drogheda to Fota Island train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Fota Island train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Drogheda and Fota Island is 241.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Fota via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 4h 18m.