The average bus between Donegal and Ballina takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Ballina. 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 every 4 hours between Donegal and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Ballina at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Ballina? 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 Donegal to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Ballina station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Donegal to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dillon Terrace station.
The distance between Donegal and Ballina is 90.3 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Dillon Terrace via Sligo Bus Stn in around 3h 21m.