The average train between Limerick and Drogheda takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 3 hours between Limerick and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Limerick 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 Limerick to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Limerick to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Limerick and Drogheda is 191.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Drogheda via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 1m.