There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train via Dublin
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 6m€18–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athybus 130
3h 50m€12Drive 105.2 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Athycar 105.2 km
1h 33m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Drogheda to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 34m€14–21
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 50m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €18 - €27.
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 50m.
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 2h 6m.
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 via Dublin which takes 2h 6m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 6m 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 via Dublin which takes 2h 6m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 and takes 3h 50m.
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 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Athy via Cathal Brugha St and Wellington Quay in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Drogheda to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Athy bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St 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.
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