The average bus between Newcastle and Donegal takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle 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 every 4 hours between Newcastle and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Donegal at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Donegal station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Newcastle to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.
Newcastle to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Newcastle and Donegal is 151.8 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Donegal via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 6h 6m.