The average train between Portrush and Drogheda takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 3 hours between Portrush and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Drogheda station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Portrush to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda Macbride station.
The distance between Portrush and Drogheda is 166.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Drogheda Macbride via Coleraine and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 30m.