The average bus between Bunratty and Donegal takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bunratty to Donegal. 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 hourly between Bunratty and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bunratty is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Donegal at 4:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bunratty to Donegal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Bunratty station and arriving at Donegal station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Bunratty to Donegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty to Donegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Bunratty and Donegal is 222.5 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Donegal via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 7h 52m.