Portlaoise to Drogheda Trains

Portlaoise to Drogheda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Drogheda takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 7m
Duration: 135 km
Distance: €24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...

2h 28m

€19–27

Portlaoise to Drogheda train times

Trains run hourly between Portlaoise and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:41 PM → 4:14 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 5:27 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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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

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Portlaoise to Drogheda train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:20 AM

7:38 AM → 10:26 AM

8:12 AM → 11:26 AM

8:55 AM → 12:20 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:41 PM → 4:14 PM

2:10 PM → 5:15 PM

2:25 PM → 5:27 PM

4:03 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

6:52 AM → 9:22 AM

7:58 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:05 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

6:52 AM → 9:22 AM

7:58 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:05 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

6:52 AM → 9:22 AM

7:58 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:05 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

6:52 AM → 9:22 AM

7:58 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:05 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:22 AM

6:52 AM → 9:22 AM

7:58 AM → 10:24 AM

8:12 AM → 11:05 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda

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