The average train between Donabate and Howth takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train service runs several times per day from Donabate to Howth. 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 4 hours between Donabate and Howth. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Howth at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Howth. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Howth station via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Donabate to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
Donabate to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Donabate and Howth is 12.5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Donabate to Howth via Howth Junction in around 43 min.