Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Dublin to Donegal?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Dublin to Donegal: Infobus Assistance Priority seating Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

What are the best sights in Donegal?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Donegal are: Slieve League Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe offering stunning ocean views Glenveagh National Park, a vast wilderness with a historic castle and beautiful gardens Malin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland known for its rugged coastal scenery Donegal Castle, a restored 15th-century castle located in the heart of Donegal Town Fanad Head Lighthouse, a picturesque lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

What are the best things to do in Donegal?

The best things to do in Donegal include: Donegal Craft Village, a collection of workshops and studios showcasing local artisans and handmade crafts Hiking in the Bluestack Mountains, offering trails with breathtaking views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of Donegal Surfing at Bundoran Beach, a popular spot for surfers of all levels with stunning coastal scenery Visiting the Doagh Famine Village, an open-air museum depicting life in Ireland during the 19th century Exploring the Inishowen Peninsula, known for its scenic drives and charming villages.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal depends on the bus company: Infobus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Dublin to Donegal?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal: Infobus One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Dublin to Donegal?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Dublin to Donegal. The following conditions apply: Infobus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Donegal

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$34

Average price

$52

Fastest journey

3 h 28 m

Average duration

3 h 35 m

Buses per day

Distance

191 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dublin to Donegal will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.

Fast buses

Of the 47 buses that leave Dublin for Donegal on Tue, Jun 24, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .

On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

06:30AM4h06

Dublin, Busáras

10:36AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel

$341One-way

0 transfers

06:50AM3h46

Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)

10:36AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel

$341One-way

0 transfers

09:30AM4h06

Dublin, Busáras

01:36PMDonegal, Abbey Hotel

$341One-way

0 transfers

11:20PM3h28

Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)

02:48AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel

$341One-way

0 transfers

11:00AM4h06

Dublin, Busáras

03:06PMDonegal, Abbey Hotel

$341One-way

0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Donegal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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€25 Average price Cheapest	€45 Average price
4h 14m Average duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 8m Average duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions
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Dublin to Donegal bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 23

Last updated at 7:22 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	7:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	12h26	8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	7:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h56	6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	8:30 AM Dublin, Busáras	4h06	12:36 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	8:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h46	12:36 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	9:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h26	8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	9:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h57	9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	10:00 AM Dublin, Busáras	4h06	2:06 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined	10:06 AM Dublin, North Wall Quay (3Arena)	7h11	5:17 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	1 transfer
	10:20 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h46	2:06 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	10:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h57	9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	10:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	12h09	10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	11:30 AM Dublin, Busáras	4h14	3:44 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	11:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	12h35	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	11:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h09	10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	11:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h54	3:44 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	12:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h09	10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	12:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h35	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	1:00 PM Dublin, Busáras	4h12	5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	1:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h52	5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	1:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	12h02	1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	1:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h35	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	2:30 PM Dublin, Busáras	4h12	6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h02	1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	9h35	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined	2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	12h40	3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	2:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h52	6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	3:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h40	3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	4:00 PM Dublin, Busáras	4h12	8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	4:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h52	8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	4:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	10h40	3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	5:30 PM Dublin, Busáras	4h13	9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	5:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h53	9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	7:00 PM Dublin, Busáras	3h55	10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	7:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h35	10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	8:30 PM Dublin, Busáras	3h51	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	8:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h31	12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	10:00 PM Dublin, Busáras	3h48	1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	10:09 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h27	9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	10:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h28	1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	11:30 PM Dublin, Busáras	3h56	3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	11:37 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h29	11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	11:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h36	3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 24
	5:30 AM Dublin, Busáras	4h06	9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined · undefined	5:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road	11h26	5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	2 transfers
	5:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h46	9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	7:00 AM Dublin, Busáras	4h06	11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
	7:20 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)	3h46	11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Dublin to Donegal

Ireland

Buses from Dublin to Donegal run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

118 miles (190 km)

Average bus duration

3h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

$22 (€18)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

00:30

Last bus

23:20

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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Donegal

FAQs: Take the bus from Dublin to Donegal with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Donegal.

Cheap bus tickets from Dublin to Donegal can start from as little as $22 (€18) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Dublin to Donegal is $31 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Dublin to Donegal bus time is 3 h 15 min covering the 118 mile (190 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Dublin to Donegal leaves at 12: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Dublin to Donegal leaves at 11: 20PM.

Yes, there are 27 direct buses a day from Dublin to Donegal with Expressway or Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the journey from Dublin to Donegal you can take a bus with Expressway, European Sleeper, Infobus or Bus Éireann. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Dublin and Donegal on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Donegal, Abbey Hotel, located 0.1 miles (125 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Donegal from Dublin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Dublin to Donegal by bus is March.

You have options as you can travel from Dublin to Donegal 2 different ways: bus or flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Dublin to Donegal:

Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Dublin to Donegal for bus company Infobus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Donegal are:

Slieve League Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe offering stunning ocean views
Glenveagh National Park, a vast wilderness with a historic castle and beautiful gardens
Malin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland known for its rugged coastal scenery
Donegal Castle, a restored 15th-century castle located in the heart of Donegal Town
Fanad Head Lighthouse, a picturesque lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The best things to do in Donegal include:

Donegal Craft Village, a collection of workshops and studios showcasing local artisans and handmade crafts
Hiking in the Bluestack Mountains, offering trails with breathtaking views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of Donegal
Surfing at Bundoran Beach, a popular spot for surfers of all levels with stunning coastal scenery
Visiting the Doagh Famine Village, an open-air museum depicting life in Ireland during the 19th century
Exploring the Inishowen Peninsula, known for its scenic drives and charming villages.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Infobus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal depends on the bus company:

Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Donegal, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Dublin to Donegal.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal:

Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal:

Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Dublin to Donegal. The following conditions apply:

Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Dublin to Donegal with the following bus company: Infobus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Dublin to Donegal with the following bus company: Infobus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Dublin to Donegal with the following bus company: Infobus.

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Popular bus stations from Dublin to Donegal

Dublin

Donegal

The major bus station for departures in Dublin is Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) for your trip from Dublin to Donegal.

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