The average bus between Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballyliffin takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballyliffin. 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 Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballyliffin. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Donegal Airport (CFN) is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ballyliffin at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Croithlí and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from Donegal Airport (CFN) station and arriving at Ballyliffin station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Croithlí station.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Ballyliffin station.
The distance between Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballyliffin is 66.1 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Aerft Dhún na nGall to Ballyliffin via Croithlí and Letterkenny Bus in around 4h 40m.