There are 4 ways to get from Killester to Donabate by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killester to MalahideRe / ...
48 min€3–6Line 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Elm Mount Road to Swords Pavilions43
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Main Street33B
1h 15m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Killester to Donabate18.6 km
17 min€30–40Drive 18.6 km
- Drive from Killester to Donabate18.6 km
17 min€4–5
Killester to Donabate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killester to Donabate is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Killester to Donabate is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Killester to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Elm Mount Road and arriving at Main Street via Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Killester to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Donabate via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Killester and Donabate is 15 km. The road distance is 18.6 km.
The best way to get from Killester to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs €3 - €7.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Killester to Donabate, including transfers.
Killester to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Elm Mount Road station.
Killester to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killester station.
The best way to get from Killester to Donabate is to train which takes 48 min and costs €3 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Killester, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killester to Malahide every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Mount Road to Main Street via Swords Pavilions in around 1h 15m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killester to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Elm Mount Road to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Killester to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
Killester to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killester to Donabate is 19 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Killester to Donabate.
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