What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Donabate?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €10 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Donabate?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Donabate?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Donabate via Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Donabate?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Donabate via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Belfast to Donabate?

The distance between Belfast and Donabate is 161 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Donabate without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €20 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Donabate?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Belfast to Donabate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Donabate bus from?

Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Donabate train from?

Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Donabate?

The best way to get from Belfast to Donabate is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €140 and takes 3h.

Where does the Belfast to Donabate bus arrive?

Belfast to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Belfast to Donabate train arrive?

Belfast to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Donabate?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Donabate is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Belfast to Donabate.

Where can I stay near Donabate?

There are 963+ hotels available in Donabate.

Belfast to Donabate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Donabate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
2h 31m
€21–29
Bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Gardiner St Lwr to Swords Pavilionsbus 41 / ...
4h 27m
€10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3h
€26–131
Drive 151.4 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Donabatecar 151.4 km
1h 35m
€28–40

Belfast to Donabate by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.2 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Donabate via Drogheda in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1 hourly. Tickets cost €19–130 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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