There are 4 ways to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate by train, 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
best- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
1h 4m€5–7Drive 22.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Harold's Cross to Donabatecar 22.7 km
23 min€4–6Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Claire's School to Westmoreland Streetbus 16 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
1h 43m€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harold's Cross to Donabatetaxi 22.7 km
23 min€45–60
Harold's Cross to Donabate by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate is to drive which costs €4 - €6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €45 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Harold's Cross to Donabate. However, there are services departing from St Claire's School and arriving at Donabate via Eden Quay and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Harold's Cross to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Harcourt and arriving at Donabate via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Harold's Cross and Donabate is 21 km. The road distance is 22.7 km.
The best way to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate, including transfers.
Harold's Cross to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from St Claire's School station.
Harold's Cross to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Harold's Cross to Donabate is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Harold's Cross, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Donabate hourly. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Claire's School to Donabate via Westmoreland Street, Eden Quay, and Swords Pavilions in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from St Claire's School to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Eden Quay to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Eden Quay to Swords Pavilions
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Harold's Cross to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Harold's Cross to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harold's Cross to Donabate is 23 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Harold's Cross to Donabate.
There are 994+ hotels available in Donabate.












