The average train between Coleraine and Donabate takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Coleraine 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 Coleraine and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coleraine is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Donabate at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Coleraine 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 train from Coleraine to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Coleraine station and arriving at Donabate station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Coleraine to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Coleraine to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda Macbride station.
The distance between Coleraine and Donabate is 186.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Coleraine to Donabate via Belfast Great Central and Drogheda in around 4h 33m.