The average train between Galway and Drogheda takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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 and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galway 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 to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Galway to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Galway and Drogheda is 185.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 54m.