The average bus between Dundalk and Ballyshannon takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Ballyshannon. 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 Dundalk and Ballyshannon. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Ballyshannon at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ballyshannon. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballyshannon station via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Dundalk to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Lios Na Dara station.
Dundalk to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballyshannon station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballyshannon is 128 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a bus from Lios Na Dara to Ballyshannon via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 4m.