Cheapest month
Up to 116%The cheapest time to travel is July (€3.57); the most expensive is November (€7.70).
Trains from Drogheda to Ballinasloe
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- Lowest price from €1.70
- Average duration 3h 41m
- Connections per day 8
- Distance 131 km
- CO₂ per person 2 kg
train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe
The journey from Drogheda to Ballinasloe is about 131 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 41m with 8 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €1.70 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 41m |
| Connections per day | 8 |
| Lowest price | €1.70 |
| Highest price | €18.22 |
| First departure | 07:21 AM |
| Last departure | 05:41 PM |
| Distance | 131 km |
| Departure | Drogheda |
| Arrival | Ballinasloe |
| Travel operator | Irish Rail Irish Rail |
When to book from Drogheda to Ballinasloe
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, July is typically the cheapest month to travel from Drogheda to Ballinasloe by train, with medians around €3.57 versus about €7.70 in November (roughly a 116% swing).
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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 9.17kg
bus 9.82kg
flight 26.2kg
carpool 20.96kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe?
The train journey between Drogheda and Ballinasloe emits 9.17kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Drogheda and Ballinasloe?
Taking the train between Drogheda and Ballinasloe saves 17.03kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.65kg compared to the bus and 11.79kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Drogheda to Ballinasloe costs €9.40. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €1.70.
The cheapest ticket from Drogheda to Ballinasloe costs €1.70. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Drogheda and Ballinasloe are 131 km apart.
The journey from Drogheda to Ballinasloe takes about 3h 41m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 8m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Irish Rail.
There are about 8 connections per day from Drogheda to Ballinasloe.
The first train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe leaves at 07:21 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Drogheda to Ballinasloe leaves at 05:41 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs €1.70 but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Drogheda to Ballinasloe.
The shortest train journey between Drogheda and Ballinasloe takes 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Drogheda and Ballinasloe.
The train journey from Drogheda to Ballinasloe generates 2 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, July is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €3.57, while November is among the most expensive (about €7.70).