The average train between Killester and Donabate takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train service runs several times per day from Killester 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 3 hours between Killester and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Killester is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Donabate at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

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33 min • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Killester to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Killester station and arriving at Donabate station via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Killester to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killester station.
Killester to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Killester and Donabate is 13.4 km. The road distance is 15 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killester to Malahide hourly. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 21 min.