There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
3h 41m€24–35Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Ballinasloebus 763
4h 36m€25–32Drive 155.2 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Ballinasloecar 155.2 km
2h 1m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 47m€24–33
Drogheda to Ballinasloe by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe is to bus via Dublin which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from George's Street and arriving at Ballinasloe via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Ballinasloe via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Drogheda and Ballinasloe is 205 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Drogheda to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Ballinasloe via Cathal Brugha St and Crampton Quay in around 4h 36m.
- 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 Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- 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 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Drogheda to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Drogheda to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ballinasloe is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Drogheda to Ballinasloe.
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