The average train between Donabate and Coleraine takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Donabate to Coleraine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Donabate and Coleraine. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Donabate is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Coleraine at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda Macbride and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Donabate to Coleraine? 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 train from Donabate to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Coleraine station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Donabate to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda Macbride station.
Donabate to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Donabate and Coleraine is 186.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Donabate to Coleraine via Drogheda Macbride and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 33m.