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

The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Donabate and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Belfast Glengall via Swords Village and Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Donabate and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Donabate to Belfast?

The distance between Donabate and Belfast is 101 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donabate to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £16 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Donabate to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donabate to Belfast bus from?

Donabate to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where do I catch the Donabate to Belfast train from?

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

Train or bus from Donabate to Belfast?

The best way to get from Donabate to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Donabate to Belfast bus arrive?

Donabate to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where does the Donabate to Belfast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Donabate to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Belfast is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Donabate to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Donabate to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 22m
£17–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
3h 9m
£16–22
Drive 94.4 mi
1. Drive from Donabate to Belfastcar 94.4 mi
1h 36m
£24–34
Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 9m
£21–124

Donabate to Belfast by train

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Donabate to Belfast Grand Central via Drogheda in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengall hourly. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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