The average train between Cobh and Drogheda takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh 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 Cobh and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cobh 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 Cobh to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Cobh to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Cobh and Drogheda is 245.6 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Drogheda via Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 1m.