The average train between Thurles and Drogheda takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 Thurles and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurles 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 Thurles to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Thurles to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Thurles and Drogheda is 151.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 31m.