The average train between Howth and Donabate takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train service runs several times per day from Howth 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 every 4 hours between Howth and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Donabate at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

38 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change
Arrives next day

58 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Donabate station via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Howth to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Howth and Donabate is 12.5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Howth to Donabate via Howth Junction in around 1h 22m.