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Belfast to Donabate trains

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The average train between Belfast and Donabate takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast 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.

2h 45m
Duration
161 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Drogheda to Donabatetrain train Re / ...
2h 19m
€20–29

Belfast to Donabate train times

Trains run hourly between Belfast and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Donabate at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 11m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 32m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 11m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 32m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 11m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 32m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 11m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 32m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast 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.

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  • Distance: 161.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Donabate via Drogheda in around 2h 19m.

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