What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Donabate?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Donabate?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Donabate?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Donabate via Dublin Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Donabate?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Donabate via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Donabate?

The distance between Belfast and Donabate is 161 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Donabate without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €15 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Donabate?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Belfast to Donabate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Donabate bus from?

Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Donabate train from?

Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Donabate?

The best way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €24 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Belfast to Donabate bus arrive?

Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Belfast to Donabate train arrive?

Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda Macbride station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Donabate?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Donabate is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Belfast to Donabate.

Where can I stay near Donabate?

There are 963+ hotels available in Donabate.

Belfast to Donabate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Donabate by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain 1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Donabatetrain Re / ...
2h 33m
€16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3h 2m
€23
Drive 151.4 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Donabatecar 151.4 km
1h 35m
€27–38
Bus via Dublin Airport T2
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3h 22m

Belfast to Donabate by train

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2h 33mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.3 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Donabate via Drogheda in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 hourly. Tickets cost €16–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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