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15/05/2025
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Drogheda to Athlone by train

The journey from Drogheda to Athlone by train is 110.57 km and takes 3 hrs 24 mins. There are 11 connections per day, with the first departure at 07:21 and the last at 17:41. It is possible to travel from Drogheda to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 24 mins
Connection per Day 11
First Departure 07:21
Last Departure 17:41
Distance 110.57 km
Departure Drogheda
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Drogheda to Athlone

The cheapest Drogheda - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €1.40 if you’re lucky, or €5.36 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €13.14.

Find the best day to travel to Athlone by train

When travelling to Athlone 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!

Services on board Irish Rail from Drogheda to Athlone
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Drogheda to Athlone 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 Drogheda to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Drogheda and Athlone are 7.74kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Drogheda and Athlone? By taking the train between Drogheda and Athlone 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 Drogheda and Athlone by train?
Drogheda to Athlone is 110.57 km.
How long does the train between Drogheda and Athlone take?
Drogheda to Athlone is on average 3 hrs 24 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 53 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Drogheda to Athlone?
Drogheda to Athlone has 11 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Drogheda to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Drogheda to Athlone departs at 07:21. 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 Drogheda to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Drogheda to Athlone departs at 17:41. 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 Drogheda to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Drogheda and Athlone is 2 hrs 53 mins.
Is there a direct train from Drogheda to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Drogheda and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Drogheda to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Drogheda to Athlone creates 7.74kg of CO2 emissions.

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