There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 41m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 11m€29–40Drive 194.1 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Athenrycar 194.1 km
2h 22m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 28m€35–51
Drogheda to Athenry by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Athenry via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Drogheda and Athenry is 240 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Drogheda to Athenry, including transfers.
Drogheda to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athenry is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athenry via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 13, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from George's Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Drogheda to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Athenry is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Drogheda to Athenry.
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