There are 6 ways to get from Ballymun to Donabate by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 41 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Schoolhouse Ln to Swords Pavilionsbus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
1h 8m€6Drive 16.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballymun to Donabatecar 16.6 km
14 min€3–5Line 19 bus, train
- Take the bus from DCU Ballymun Road to Drumcondra Stnbus 19
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
1h 22m€7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballymun to Donabatetaxi 16.6 km
14 min€35–45Bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Civic Centre to Airport Zone 11bus 19
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Swords Pavilionsbus 41
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
1h 26m€9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shangan Road to Howth Junctionbus N6
- Take the train from Howth Junction to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
1h 54m€4–6
Ballymun to Donabate by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballymun to Donabate is to drive which costs €2 - €5 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballymun to Donabate is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs €35 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymun to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Schoolhouse Ln and arriving at Donabate via Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Ballymun and Donabate is 17 km. The road distance is 16.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballymun to Donabate without a car is to line 41 bus and bus which takes 1h 8m and costs €6.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Ballymun to Donabate, including transfers.
Ballymun to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Schoolhouse Ln station.
Ballymun to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymun to Donabate is 17 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Ballymun to Donabate.
There are 969+ hotels available in Donabate.
What companies run services between Ballymun, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Schoolhouse Ln to Donabate via Swords Pavilions in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Howth Junction to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Schoolhouse Ln to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from DCU Ballymun Road to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Civic Centre to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Shangan Road to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- + 353 1 822 1122
- Website
- Express Bus
Bus from Civic Centre to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Express Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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