There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Donabate by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
Dublin Bus operates a bus from Dublin to Donabate 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 25 min. Nitelink also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin to Donabate hourly. Tickets cost $5 - $8 and the journey takes 28 min.

- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Pearse to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- irishrail.ie

- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from East Wall, East Wall Road to Donabate, Corballis Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Swords, Pavilions Shopping Centre to Donabate, Corballis Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Westmoreland Street to Donabate, Corballis Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- dublinbus.ie
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Jury's Inn Custom House Quay to Highfields Forest Road Swords
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- swordsexpress.com

- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $35 - $45
Lynx
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
National Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 677 2222
- Website
- nrc.ie
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Dublin to Donabate?
The distance between Dublin and Donabate is 18 km. The road distance is 23 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Donabate?
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Donabate is to drive which costs 2€ - 4€ and takes 21 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Donabate?
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Donabate is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs 30€ - 40€.
Is there a direct train between Dublin and Donabate?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pearse and arriving at Donabate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Donabate?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Wall, East Wall Road and arriving at Donabate, Corballis Cross. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Donabate?
The bus from East Wall, East Wall Road to Donabate, Corballis Cross takes 25 min including transfers and departs six times a week.