The average train between Sligo and Drogheda takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 Sligo and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Sligo to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Sligo and Drogheda is 151.6 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Drogheda via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 50m.