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How to get from Athlone to Drogheda by light rail and train?
By light rail and train
To get from Athlone to Drogheda in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Drogheda (Macbride) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is €2.00.
204min€2.00
RAIL
REDRAILLeaves from Athlone
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationAthlone60 m • 1 min
- 2RAILWait for trainRAILDublin Heuston
- 3
Ride to train stationDublin Heuston93 min - 4
Wait for light railREDThe Point - 5Ride to light rail stationBusáras15 min
- 6Walk to train stationDublin Connolly230 m • 3 min
- 7RAILWait for trainRAILDrogheda (Macbride)
- 8Ride to train stationDrogheda (Macbride)59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus and train
To get from Athlone to Drogheda in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station to Maynooth, Glenroyal Hotel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Drogheda (Macbride) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.
196min
DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONRAILRAILLeaves from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationArcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)1.09 km • 14 min
- 2DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONWait for busDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONZone 2, Stop 3665
- 3Ride to bus stationMaynooth, Glenroyal Hotel67 min
- 4Walk to train stationMaynooth320 m • 5 min
- 5RAILWait for trainRAILDublin Connolly
- 6Ride to train stationDublin Connolly44 min
- 7RAILWait for trainRAILDrogheda (Macbride)
- 8Ride to train stationDrogheda (Macbride)59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Athlone to Drogheda
The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland is approximately 183.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Drogheda by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Athlone
Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.
Train stations close to Athlone:
- Athlone
Bus stations close to Athlone:
- Radisson Hotel
- John Broderick St
- Barrack St Church
Public transit stations close to Drogheda, Ireland
Drogheda is located at Drogheda, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Drogheda Station.
Train stations close to Drogheda:
- Drogheda (Macbride)
Bus stations close to Drogheda:
- Drogheda Station
- Drogheda Rail Stn
- Bryanstown
Related Routes
- Dún Laoghaire to Drogheda
- Abbeyfeale to Drogheda
- Abbeyleix to Drogheda
- Achill Sound to Drogheda
- Adare to Drogheda
- Aglish to Drogheda
- Ahascragh to Drogheda
- Anascaul [Ss] to Drogheda
- Ardara to Drogheda
- Ardee to Drogheda
- Ardfinnan to Drogheda
- Ardmore to Drogheda
- Ardnacrusha to Drogheda
- Arklow to Drogheda
- Arvagh to Drogheda
- Ashford to Drogheda
- Askeaton to Drogheda
- Athboy to Drogheda
- Athenry to Drogheda
- Athy to Drogheda
By bus and train
To get from Athlone to Drogheda in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station to Maynooth, Glenroyal Hotel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Drogheda (Macbride) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.
196min
DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONRAILRAILLeaves from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationArcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)1.09 km • 14 min
- 2DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONWait for busDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONZone 2, Stop 3665
- 3Ride to bus stationMaynooth, Glenroyal Hotel67 min
- 4Walk to train stationMaynooth320 m • 5 min
- 5RAILWait for trainRAILDublin Connolly
- 6Ride to train stationDublin Connolly44 min
- 7RAILWait for trainRAILDrogheda (Macbride)
- 8Ride to train stationDrogheda (Macbride)59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Drogheda?
The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED, Bus line RAIL.
What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Drogheda?
The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.
Is there a direct train between Athlone and Drogheda in Ireland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.
Which train line goes from Athlone to Drogheda in Ireland?
The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dublin Heuston station near Drogheda in Ireland
How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Drogheda in Ireland by train and light rail?
The total travel time between Athlone and Drogheda in Ireland by train and light rail is about 3 hr 24 min.
Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Drogheda in Ireland?
Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Drogheda in Ireland?
Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston station, which is closest to Drogheda in Ireland.
How much is the total train and light rail fare from Athlone to Drogheda?
The ride from Athlone to Drogheda costs €2.00.
