There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Athenry by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 6m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€29–40Drive 194.1 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Athenrycar 194.1 km
2h 22m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone to Athenrybus 738
5h 13m
Drogheda to Athenry by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Hospl and arriving at Athenry via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Athenry via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Drogheda and Athenry is 240 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Drogheda to Athenry, including transfers.
Drogheda to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Hospl station.
Drogheda to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athenry via Athlone Stn and Athlone in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Drogheda to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Drogheda to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Athenry is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Drogheda to Athenry.
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