Trains Drogheda to Athlone: Times, Prices and Tickets

How long does the journey from Drogheda to Athlone take by train?

Traveling from Drogheda to Athlone by train will usually take 3 hrs 24 mins. This journey covers a distance of 68.7 mi . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 3 hrs 24 mins is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. The journey from Drogheda to Athlone covers a distance of 68.7 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 3 hrs 24 mins. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 2 hrs 53 mins. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Drogheda to Athlone faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the first and last departures from Drogheda to Athlone?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Drogheda at 07:21, and the last departure will leave at 17:41. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Drogheda to Athlone can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Drogheda to Athlone leaving at 07:21. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 17:41.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

When traveling from Drogheda to Athlone by train, which stations can I use?

In Drogheda, departure stations include Drogheda MacBride. When you arrive in Athlone, you may be able to disembark at stations such as Athlone, Bus Station. Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.

How many times a day do departures from Drogheda leave for Athlone?

The route from Drogheda to Athlone is served by providers including . From this list of transport providers, there are up to departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Drogheda 11 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Drogheda to Athlone, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 0 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 11 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Drogheda to Athlone. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.