The average train between Drogheda and Newtownabbey takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Drogheda to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Drogheda to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Jordanstown station.
The distance between Drogheda and Newtownabbey is 108.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Jordanstown via Belfast Grand Central in around 2h 6m.