There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2h 4m€17–26Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to St Marys Hospitalbus 101
3h 6m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130
- Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
2h 34m€22–39Drive 104.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Droghedacar 104.9 km
1h 33m€18–26Bus via Moorefield Crescent
- Take the bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridgebus 883
- Take the bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
3h 24m€21–37
Athy to Drogheda by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Drogheda is to train and bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Drogheda is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Drogheda station. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Drogheda Bus Station via Naas and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Athy and Drogheda is 126 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Athy to Drogheda, including transfers.
Athy to Drogheda bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Drogheda is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Drogheda Bus Station via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to St Marys Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Drogheda bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.
Athy to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Drogheda is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Athy to Drogheda.
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