There are 3 ways to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon by train, bus, or car
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Drogheda to Ballymahon by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon is to drive which costs €18 - €26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at Ballymahon via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Drogheda and Ballymahon is 204 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon, including transfers.
Drogheda to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballymahon is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Ballymahon via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Drogheda to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ballymahon is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Drogheda to Ballymahon.
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