The average train between Waterford and Drogheda takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford 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 Waterford and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterford 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 Waterford to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Waterford to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
Waterford to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Waterford and Drogheda is 170.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Waterford to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 34m.