The average train between Drogheda and Portarlington takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Drogheda to Portarlington. 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 Portarlington. 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 Portarlington at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Drogheda to Portarlington? 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 Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Portarlington station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Drogheda to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Drogheda and Portarlington is 83.4 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Portarlington via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 1m.