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Galway to Drogheda Train

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24/03/2025
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Galway to Drogheda by train

The journey from Galway to Drogheda by train is 180.67 km and takes 4 hrs 46 mins. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 19:20. It is possible to travel from Galway to Drogheda by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 46 mins
Connection per Day 8
First Departure 05:25
Last Departure 19:20
Distance 180.67 km
Departure Galway
Arrival Drogheda
Carriers Irish Rail

Galway to Drogheda Train Times

Departure date
Monday 24 Mar 2025

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The cheapest Galway - Drogheda train tickets can be found for as low as €0.80 if you’re lucky, or €5.50 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €21.69.

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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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Galway to Drogheda CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
12.65kg
Bus
13.55kg
Flight
36.13kg
Car
28.91kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Drogheda by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Drogheda are 12.65kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Drogheda? By taking the train between Galway and Drogheda you will save 23.48kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.9kg compared to a bus and 16.26kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Drogheda by train?
Galway to Drogheda is 180.67 km.
How long does the train between Galway and Drogheda take?
Galway to Drogheda is on average 4 hrs 46 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 8 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Galway to Drogheda?
Galway to Drogheda has 8 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Galway to Drogheda leave?
The earliest train from Galway to Drogheda departs at 05:25. 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 Galway to Drogheda depart?
The latest train from Galway to Drogheda departs at 19:20. 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 Galway to Drogheda by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Drogheda is 4 hrs 8 mins.
Is there a direct train from Galway to Drogheda?
Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Drogheda.
What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Drogheda by train?
The train journey from Galway to Drogheda creates 12.65kg of CO2 emissions.

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