There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h€18–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Street901
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
3h 49m€12Drive 105.2 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Athy105.2 km
1h 33m€18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Marys Hospital to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h 57m€15–22Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
- Take the bus from Kildare to Barrow Quay883
3h 59m€25–37
Drogheda to Athy by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Athy is to bus which costs €12 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Athy. However, there are services departing from George's Street and arriving at Athy via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Athy. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Athy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Drogheda and Athy is 125 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Drogheda to Athy, including transfers.
Drogheda to Athy bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Athy is to train which takes 3h and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Athy via Cathal Brugha Street and Wellington Quay in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- 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 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from St Marys Hospital to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to Barrow Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare to Barrow Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare to Barrow Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Athy bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha Street station.
Drogheda to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Athy is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Drogheda to Athy.
There are 140+ hotels available in Athy.