The average train between Kildare and Donabate takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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 hourly between Kildare and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Donabate at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare 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 train from Kildare to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 74 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 4m.