There are 4 ways to get from Donabate to Clontarf by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Donabate to Malahidetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to Killestertrain Ic / ...
39 min€4–7Bus, line 500 bus, line 130 bus
- Take the bus from Chapel View to Swords Pavilionsbus 33B
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Clontarf Villagebus 130
1h 37m€10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Donabate to Clontarftaxi 19.5 km
19 min€40–50Drive 19.5 km
- Drive from Donabate to Clontarfcar 19.5 km
19 min€4–5
Donabate to Clontarf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Clontarf is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Clontarf is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €40 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Clontarf Village via Swords Pavilions and Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Killester via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Donabate and Clontarf is 15 km. The road distance is 19.5 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Clontarf without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs €3 - €7.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Donabate to Clontarf, including transfers.
Donabate to Clontarf bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Chapel View station.
Donabate to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
The best way to get from Donabate to Clontarf is to train which takes 39 min and costs €3 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 500 bus and line 130 bus, which costs €11 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
You can take a train from Donabate to Killester via Malahide in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapel View to Clontarf Village via Swords Pavilions, Eden Quay, and Abbey St in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Donabate to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Malahide to Killester
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Chapel View to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St to Clontarf Village
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
Abacus Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 1111
A Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 5888
Leo's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 088 8111
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Booking & Getting There
Donabate to Clontarf bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
Donabate to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Clontarf is 19 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Donabate to Clontarf.
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