Portlaoise to Drogheda Trains

Portlaoise to Drogheda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Drogheda takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 138 km
Distance: €24
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Dublin

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Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...

2h 27m

€20–28

Portlaoise to Drogheda train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portlaoise and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise 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.

Portlaoise to Drogheda trains

Trip Overview

Train via Dublin

Portlaoise to Drogheda train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston

Train from Tara Street to Drogheda

Portlaoise to Drogheda trains

Find Transport to Drogheda

Trip Overview

Train via Dublin

Portlaoise to Drogheda train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:24 AM

9:20 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

7:15 AM → 10:24 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston

Train from Tara Street to Drogheda

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Train trips to Drogheda

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