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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

47

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.

Expressway
06:30AM4h06
Dublin, Busáras
10:36AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel
$341One-way
0 transfers
Expressway
06:50AM3h46
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
10:36AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel
$341One-way
0 transfers
Expressway
09:30AM4h06
Dublin, Busáras
01:36PMDonegal, Abbey Hotel
$341One-way
0 transfers
Expressway
11:20PM3h28
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
02:48AMDonegal, Abbey Hotel
$341One-way
0 transfers
Expressway
11:00AM4h06
Dublin, Busáras
03:06PMDonegal, Abbey Hotel
$341One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Dublin to Donegal

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

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Dublin to Donegal bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 23
Last updated at 7:22 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
exprundefined · undefined · undefined7:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
12h26
8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined7:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h56
6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr8:30 AM Dublin, Busáras
4h06
12:36 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr8:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h46
12:36 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined9:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h26
8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined9:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h57
9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr10:00 AM Dublin, Busáras
4h06
2:06 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined10:06 AM Dublin, North Wall Quay (3Arena)
7h11
5:17 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel1 transfer
expr10:20 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h46
2:06 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined10:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h57
9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined10:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
12h09
10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr11:30 AM Dublin, Busáras
4h14
3:44 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined11:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
12h35
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined11:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h09
10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr11:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h54
3:44 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined12:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h09
10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined12:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h35
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr1:00 PM Dublin, Busáras
4h12
5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr1:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h52
5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined1:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
12h02
1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined1:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h35
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr2:30 PM Dublin, Busáras
4h12
6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h02
1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
9h35
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
exprundefined · undefined · undefined2:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
12h40
3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr2:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h52
6:42 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined3:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h40
3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr4:00 PM Dublin, Busáras
4h12
8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr4:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h52
8:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined4:46 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
10h40
3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr5:30 PM Dublin, Busáras
4h13
9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr5:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h53
9:43 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr7:00 PM Dublin, Busáras
3h55
10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr7:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h35
10:55 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr8:30 PM Dublin, Busáras
3h51
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr8:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h31
12:21 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr10:00 PM Dublin, Busáras
3h48
1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined10:09 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h27
9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr10:20 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h28
1:48 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr11:30 PM Dublin, Busáras
3h56
3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined11:37 PM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h29
11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr11:50 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h36
3:26 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 24
expr5:30 AM Dublin, Busáras
4h06
9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
exprundefined · undefined · undefined5:46 AM Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road
11h26
5:12 PM Donegal, Abbey Hotel2 transfers
expr5:50 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h46
9:36 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr7:00 AM Dublin, Busáras
4h06
11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect
expr7:20 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
3h46
11:06 AM Donegal, Abbey Hotel0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Dublin to Donegal

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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
51
Direct buses
27
Fastest bus
3h 15m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:20
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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popular bus stations

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.
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
carConnection
Car connection
T2 Arrivals Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the arrivals area.
Public transit options for Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
  • Bus: 16, 41, 700
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Store Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria (in the station)
  • Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Dublin, Busáras
  • Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
The major bus station for arrivals in Donegal is Donegal, Abbey Hotel. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donegal, Abbey Hotel for your trip to Donegal from Dublin.
Donegal, Abbey Hotel
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