The average bus between Buncrana and Downings takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buncrana to Downings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Buncrana and Downings. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buncrana is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Downings at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Downings. However, there are services departing from Buncrana station and arriving at Downings station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Buncrana to Downings bus services, operated by McGonagle Bus and Coach Hire, depart from Cockhill Rd station.
Buncrana to Downings bus services, operated by McGonagle Bus and Coach Hire, arrive at Na Dúnaibh station.
The distance between Buncrana and Downings is 25.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Na Dúnaibh via Letterkenny Bus in around 2h 25m.