There are 4 ways to get from Athenry to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to George's Streetbus 190
4h 44m€29–43Drive 194.8 km
- Drive from Athenry to Droghedacar 194.8 km
2h 19m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Athenry to Athlonebus 739
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 18m
Athenry to Drogheda by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Drogheda is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Athenry and Drogheda is 240 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Athenry to Drogheda, including transfers.
Athenry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Drogheda is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athenry to Drogheda Bus via Athlone and Athlone Stn in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to George's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry to Drogheda bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Athenry to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Drogheda is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Athenry to Drogheda.
There are 150+ hotels available in Drogheda.