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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Donabate is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Donabate is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Donabate?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Donabate via Europa Bus Centre, Eden Quay and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Donabate?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Donabate via Belfast Great Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Donabate?

The distance between Coleraine and Donabate is 260 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Coleraine to Donabate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Donabate bus from?

Coleraine to Donabate bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Donabate train from?

Coleraine to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Donabate?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Donabate is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Coleraine to Donabate bus arrive?

Coleraine to Donabate bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Coleraine to Donabate train arrive?

Coleraine to Donabate train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Donabate?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Donabate is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Coleraine to Donabate.

Where can I stay near Donabate?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Donabate.

Coleraine to Donabate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Coleraine 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
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1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
4h 33m
€29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
6h 35m
Drive 210.8 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Donabatecar 210.8 km
2h 42m
€38–55

Coleraine to Donabate by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Donabate.

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Donabate via Belfast Great Central and Drogheda in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Donabate via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Eden Quay, and Swords Pavilions in around 6h 35m.

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