The average train between Belfast and Donabate takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train 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.
Trains run hourly between Belfast and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Donabate at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Donabate station via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Belfast and Donabate is 124.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Donabate via Drogheda in around 2h 33m.