The average train between Carlow and Drogheda takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 4 hours between Carlow and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Drogheda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Carlow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Carlow and Drogheda is 104.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 15m.