The average train between Donabate and Belfast takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Donabate to Belfast. 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 every 2 hours between Donabate and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Belfast at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Belfast station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Donabate to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
Donabate to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Donabate and Belfast is 124.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Donabate to Belfast Great Central via Drogheda Macbride in around 2h 31m.