There are 6 ways to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
57 min€5–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Eden Quaybus G1 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
1h 24m€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballyfermot to Donabatetaxi 26.1 km
26 min€50–65Drive 26.1 km
- Drive from Ballyfermot to Donabatecar 26.1 km
26 min€5–7Line 60 bus, train
- Take the bus from Convent Lawns to Eden Quaybus 60
- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
1h 11m€6–8Bus, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfermot Parade to N Wall Quaybus G1 / ...
- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
2h€11
Ballyfermot to Donabate by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €50 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyfermot to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Ballyfermot Parade and arriving at Donabate via N Wall Quay and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyfermot to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Donabate via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Ballyfermot and Donabate is 30 km. The road distance is 26.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate, including transfers.
Ballyfermot to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Ballyfermot Parade station.
Ballyfermot to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cherry Orchard station.
The best way to get from Ballyfermot to Donabate is to train which takes 57 min and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 500 bus, which costs €11 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Ballyfermot, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cherry Orchard to Donabate via Dublin Connolly in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Donabate via N Wall Quay and Swords Pavilions in around 2h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cherry Orchard to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tara Street to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tara Street to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Convent Lawns to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Ballyfermot Parade to N Wall Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
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Booking & Getting There
Ballyfermot to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at N Wall Quay station.
Ballyfermot to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyfermot to Donabate is 26 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Ballyfermot to Donabate.
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