There are 5 ways to get from Donabate to RDS Arena by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Donabate to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sandymounttrain Ic / ...
52 min€4–7Bus, line 500 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 O'Connell Br to RDS Ballsbridgebus 4 / ...
1h 34m€8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Donabate to RDS Arenataxi 23.9 km
22 min€50–60Drive 23.9 km
- Drive from Donabate to RDS Arenacar 23.9 km
22 min€5–7Train, line 4 bus
- Take the train from Donabate to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to RDS Ballsbridgebus 4 / ...
54 min€6–7
Donabate to RDS Arena by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to RDS Arena is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to RDS Arena is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €50 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via Swords Pavilions and O'Connell Br. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Sandymount via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Donabate and RDS Arena is 23 km. The road distance is 23.9 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs €4 - €8.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Donabate to RDS Arena, including transfers.
Donabate to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Chapel View station.
Donabate to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
The best way to get from Donabate to RDS Arena is to train which takes 52 min and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 500 bus, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?
You can take a train from Donabate to RDS Arena via Dublin Connolly and Sandymount in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapel View to RDS Arena via Swords Pavilions, Eden Quay, O'Connell Br, and RDS Ballsbridge in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Donabate to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sandymount
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Donabate to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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 O'Connell Br to RDS Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Merrion Sq North to RDS Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from O'Connell Br to RDS Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Nitelink
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- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €50–60
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 RDS Arena bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
Donabate to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to RDS Arena is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Donabate to RDS Arena.
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