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10/03/2026
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Athlone to Drogheda by train

The journey from Athlone to Drogheda by train is 110.57 km and takes 3 hrs 21 mins. There are 12 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:20 and the last at 20:36. It is possible to travel from Athlone to Drogheda by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 21 mins
Connection per Day 12
First Departure 05:20
Last Departure 20:36
Distance 110.57 km
Departure Athlone
Arrival Drogheda
Carriers Irish Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Athlone to Drogheda

The cheapest Athlone - Drogheda train tickets can be found for as low as €1.05 if you’re lucky, or €4.27 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €13.00.

Find the best day to travel to Drogheda by train

When travelling to Drogheda by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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Athlone to Drogheda CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
7.74kg
Bus
8.29kg
Flight
22.11kg
Car
17.69kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Athlone to Drogheda by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Athlone and Drogheda are 7.74kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Athlone and Drogheda? By taking the train between Athlone and Drogheda you will save 14.37kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.55kg compared to a bus and 9.95kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Athlone and Drogheda by train?
Athlone to Drogheda is 110.57 km.
How long does the train between Athlone and Drogheda take?
Athlone to Drogheda is on average 3 hrs 21 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 46 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Athlone to Drogheda?
Athlone to Drogheda has 12 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Athlone to Drogheda leave?
The earliest train from Athlone to Drogheda departs at 05:20. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Athlone to Drogheda depart?
The latest train from Athlone to Drogheda departs at 20:36. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Athlone to Drogheda by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Athlone and Drogheda is 2 hrs 46 mins.
Is there a direct train from Athlone to Drogheda?
Yes, there is a direct train between Athlone and Drogheda.
What are the CO2 emissions for Athlone to Drogheda by train?
The train journey from Athlone to Drogheda creates 7.74kg of CO2 emissions.

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