The average train between Kildare and Donabate takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kildare and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Donabate at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Kildare to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Kildare and Donabate is 62.5 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 1h 59m.