What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Donabate?

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Donabate is to bus via Mayor Street Lower which costs €5 - €8 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Donabate?

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Donabate is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Donabate?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Main Street via Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kildare and Donabate?

No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Donabate via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Kildare to Donabate?

The distance between Kildare and Donabate is 69 km. The road distance is 73.8 km.

How do I travel from Kildare to Donabate without a car?

The best way to get from Kildare to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €9 - €15.

How long does it take to get from Kildare to Donabate?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Kildare to Donabate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Donabate bus from?

Kildare to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Donabate train from?

Kildare to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.

Train or bus from Kildare to Donabate?

The best way to get from Kildare to Donabate is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €16 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Kildare to Donabate bus arrive?

Kildare to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.

Where does the Kildare to Donabate train arrive?

Kildare to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Kildare to Donabate?

Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Donabate is 74 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kildare to Donabate.

Where can I stay near Donabate?

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There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Donabate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
2h 4m
€9–14
Bus via Mayor Street Lower
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126 / ...
2h 50m
€5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2h 30m
€13–16
Drive 73.8 km
1. Drive from Kildare to Donabatecar 73.8 km
52 min
€13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kildare to Donabatetaxi 73.8 km
52 min
€140–180

Kildare to Donabate by train and tram

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2h 4mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.5 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kildare to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16 hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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