There are 5 ways to get from Lucan to Donabate by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
1h 33m€6–8Train
- Take the train from Adamstown to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
1h 42m€7–12Bus
- Take the bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
2h€8–11Drive 30.2 km
- Drive from Lucan to Donabatecar 30.2 km
24 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucan to Donabatetaxi 30.2 km
24 min€60–75
Lucan to Donabate by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucan to Donabate is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Lucan to Donabate is to drive which takes 24 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucan to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Lucan Village and arriving at Donabate via Eden Quay and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Lucan to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Adamstown and arriving at Donabate via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Lucan and Donabate is 33 km. The road distance is 30.2 km.
The best way to get from Lucan to Donabate without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 33m and costs €5 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Lucan to Donabate, including transfers.
Lucan to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Lucan Village station.
Lucan to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Adamstown station.
The best way to get from Lucan to Donabate is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €7 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Lucan, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Lucan Main Street to Donabate via Adamstown Station, Adamstown, and Dublin Connolly in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucan Village to Donabate via Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, and Swords Pavilions in around 2h.
- 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
Train from Adamstown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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Booking & Getting There
Lucan to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Lucan to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucan to Donabate is 30 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Lucan to Donabate.
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