The average train between Drogheda and Galway takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Galway. 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 Galway. 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 Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Galway. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Galway station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Drogheda to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Drogheda and Galway is 185.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 2m.