The average train between Arklow and Drogheda takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Drogheda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Arklow and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Arklow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Arklow and Drogheda is 103.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Drogheda via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 36m.