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Compare flight and bus 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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Donegal:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dublin to Donegal costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Donegal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
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How to get from Dublin to Donegal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EI34086:50 PM1h10Dublin Airport8:00 PMDonegal Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
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- EI34086:50 PM1h10Dublin Airport8:00 PMDonegal Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EI340212:55 PM1h05Dublin Airport2:00 PMDonegal Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Donegal:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dublin to Donegal costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Donegal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Donegal as scheduled services by flight and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dublin Airport and arrive in Donegal Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dublin, Stillorgan Road / Woodbine Road and arrive in Donegal, Abbey Hotel.
- Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Donegal by flight.
- Travel with Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann) to go to Donegal by bus.
- 25 direct buses per day with Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann).
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