There are 4 ways to get from Clontarf to Donabate by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killester to Malahidetrain Ic / ...
37 min€3–6Line 130 bus, line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clontarf Village to Talbot St Eastbus 130
- Take the bus from Ifsc to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
1h 46m€11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clontarf to Donabatetaxi 19.9 km
20 min€40–55Drive 19.9 km
- Drive from Clontarf to Donabatecar 19.9 km
20 min€4–6
Clontarf to Donabate by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clontarf to Donabate is to drive which costs €3 - €6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf to Donabate is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €40 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Clontarf Village and arriving at Donabate via Ifsc and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Donabate via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Clontarf and Donabate is 15 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs €3 - €7.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Clontarf to Donabate, including transfers.
Clontarf to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Clontarf Village station.
Clontarf to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killester station.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Donabate is to train which takes 37 min and costs €3 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and line 500 bus and bus, which costs €11 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Clontarf, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killester to Malahide every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clontarf Village to Donabate via Talbot St East, Ifsc, and Swords Pavilions in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killester to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Clontarf Village to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Ifsc to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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
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Booking & Getting There
Clontarf to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot St East station.
Clontarf to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf to Donabate is 20 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Clontarf to Donabate.
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