There are 5 ways to get from Donabate to Dalkey by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dublin Connolly
best- Take the train from Donabate to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 10m€5–8Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Swords Village to Dublin Airport Zone 15bus 41
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
2h 7m€13–17Drive 33.5 km
- Drive from Donabate to Dalkeycar 33.5 km
34 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Donabate to Dalkeytaxi 33.5 km
34 min€50–65Train
- Take the train from Malahide to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 23m€5–9
Donabate to Dalkey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Dalkey is to train via Dublin Connolly which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Dalkey is to drive which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Dalkey Village via Swords Village and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Dalkey via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Donabate and Dalkey is 32 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Dalkey without a car is to train via Dublin Connolly which takes 1h 10m and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Donabate to Dalkey, including transfers.
Donabate to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Swords Village station.
Donabate to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
The best way to get from Donabate to Dalkey is to train via Dublin Connolly which takes 1h 10m and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a train from Donabate to Dalkey via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapel View to Dalkey Village via Swords Village, Dublin Airport Zone 15, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Donabate to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Malahide to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Swords Village to Dublin Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Swords Village to Dublin Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
Leo's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 088 8111
Abacus Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 1111
A Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 5888
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More Questions & Answers
Donabate to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 15 station.
Donabate to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Dalkey is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Donabate to Dalkey.
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