The average train between Donabate and Waterford takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Donabate to Waterford. 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 every 4 hours between Donabate and Waterford. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Waterford at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Waterford station via Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Donabate to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Donabate to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
The distance between Donabate and Waterford is 151.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.