There are 4 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 ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DonabateIc / ...
1h 39m€7–10Line 115 bus, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge115 / ...
- Take the bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Pavilions500 / ...
2h 9m€13–16Drive 41.8 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Donabate41.8 km
31 min€7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Donabate41.8 km
31 min€60–80
Maynooth to Donabate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Donabate is to train which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 39m.
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 Sean O'Casey Bridge and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 39m 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 39m and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and line 500 bus, which costs €13 - €16 and takes 2h 9m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Donabate via Sean O'Casey Bridge and Swords Pavilions in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €60–80
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Donabate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sean O'Casey Bridge 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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