There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Donabate by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
1h 33m€7–10Line 115 bus, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to S O'Casey Brbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
2h 11m€20–24Drive 41.8 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Donabatecar 41.8 km
31 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Donabatetaxi 41.8 km
31 min€80–100Bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Irish Life to Swords Pavilionsbus 41 / ...
2h 51m€9
Maynooth to Donabate by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Donabate is to train which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Donabate is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Donabate via S O'Casey Br and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Donabate via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Maynooth and Donabate is 44 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Maynooth to Donabate, including transfers.
Maynooth to Donabate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Donabate is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and line 500 bus, which costs €20 - €25 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Donabate via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Donabate via S O'Casey Br and Swords Pavilions in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth University to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from S O'Casey Br to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Irish Life to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Donabate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at S O'Casey Br station.
Maynooth to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Donabate is 42 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Maynooth to Donabate.
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