The average bus between Booterstown and Donabate takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly bus service from Booterstown to Donabate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Booterstown and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Booterstown is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Donabate at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Aston Quay and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Booterstown to Donabate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Booterstown to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Booterstown station and arriving at Donabate station via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Booterstown to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Grotto Avenue station.
Booterstown to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Booterstown and Donabate is 20 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Grotto Avenue to Donabate via Aston Quay, Eden Quay, and Swords Pavilions in around 1h 57m.