There are 5 ways to get from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
51 min€3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Swords Pavilionsbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Donabatebus 33B
1h 31m€6–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabatetaxi 21.4 km
21 min€45–55Drive 21.4 km
- Drive from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabatecar 21.4 km
21 min€4–6Line 27 bus, train
- Take the bus from St Patricks Cathdrl to Five Lampsbus 27
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Donabatetrain Ic / ...
1h 12m€6–8
St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €45 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Eden Quay and arriving at Donabate via Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tara Street and arriving at Donabate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between St Patrick's Cathedral and Donabate is 21 km. The road distance is 21.4 km.
The best way to get from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs €3 - €5.
The train from Tara Street to Donabate takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Eden Quay station.
St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate is to train which takes 51 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between St Patrick's Cathedral, IE-D, 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 vehicle from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate via Eden Quay and Swords Pavilions in around 1h 31m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
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
Bus from St Patricks Cathdrl to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €45–55
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
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Booking & Getting There
St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Swords Pavilions station.
St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate is 21 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from St Patrick's Cathedral to Donabate.
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