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How to get fromBallinasloe to Donegalby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Donegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballinasloe to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    5h 3m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Castlereabus bus 546
    2. Take the bus from Castlerea to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 977
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 64
    5h 52m
    €18–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    6h 22m

  4. Drive 178.2 km

    1. Drive from Ballinasloe to Donegalcar car 178.2 km
    2h 41m
    €31–44

  5. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    5h 18m

  6. Bus via Cavan

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 1m
    €40–56

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Donegal via Galway Coach Stn and Galway Cathdrl in around 5h 18m.

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