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

The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Donabate and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Glengall Street via Swords Village and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Donabate and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Donabate to Belfast?

The distance between Donabate and Belfast is 101 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donabate to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £13 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Donabate to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donabate to Belfast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Donabate to Belfast train from?

Donabate to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.

Train or bus from Donabate to Belfast?

The best way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Donabate to Belfast bus arrive?

Donabate to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where does the Donabate to Belfast train arrive?

Donabate to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.

Can I drive from Donabate to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Belfast is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Donabate to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Donabate to Belfast 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 Donabate to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2h 30m
£14–20
Bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
3h 8m
£13–19
Drive 94.4 mi
1. Drive from Donabate to Belfastcar 94.4 mi
1h 36m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 18m

Donabate to Belfast by train

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Donabate to Belfast Great Central via Drogheda Macbride in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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