There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Donabate by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Donabate by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Donabate is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Donabate is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Main Street via Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Donabate via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Galway and Donabate is 224 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Donabate without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Galway to Donabate, including transfers.
Galway to Donabate bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Donabate is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11 hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Donabate bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Donabate is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Galway to Donabate.
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