There are 5 ways to get from Donabate to Rathmines by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Donabate to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Charlemonttram Green
51 min€4–6Bus, line 500 bus, line 15 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 Eden Quay to Military Roadbus 14 / ...
1h 28m€10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Donabate to Rathminestaxi 23 km
23 min€45–60Drive 23 km
- Drive from Donabate to Rathminescar 23 km
23 min€4–6Train, line 15 bus
- Take the train from Donabate to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Military Roadbus 14 / ...
59 min€6–7
Donabate to Rathmines by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Rathmines is to drive which costs €4 - €6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Rathmines is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €45 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Military Road via Swords Pavilions and Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Charlemont via Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Donabate and Rathmines is 21 km. The road distance is 23 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Rathmines without a car is to train and tram which takes 51 min and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Donabate to Rathmines, including transfers.
Donabate to Rathmines bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Chapel View station.
Donabate to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
Donabate to Rathmines bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Chapel View to Military Road via Swords Pavilions and Eden Quay in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Donabate to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Marlborough to Charlemont
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- 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 Eden Quay to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Five Lamps to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
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 Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Rathmines is 23 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Donabate to Rathmines.
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