The average train between Belfast and Drogheda takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast 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 every 2 hours between Belfast and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 10:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast station and arriving at Drogheda station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
Belfast to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda Macbride station.
The distance between Belfast and Drogheda is 101.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours.
