The average train between Galway (Station) and Drogheda takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway (Station) to Drogheda. 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 4 hours between Galway (Station) and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway (Station) is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galway (Station) to Drogheda? 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 Galway (Station) to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Galway (Station) station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Galway (Station) to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway (Station) to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Galway (Station) and Drogheda is 185.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 24m.