The average bus between Belfast and Donabate takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Donabate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Belfast and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Donabate at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Donabate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
The distance between Belfast and Donabate is 124.3 km. The road distance is 171 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 hourly. Tickets cost €19–140 and the journey takes 1h 55m.