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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Donegal by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus 844
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus 964
5h 55m
Drive 208.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Birr to Donegalcar 208.9 km
2h 59m
€36–52
Bus via Cavan
1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Donegalbus 30
7h 9m
€53–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus 64
7h 36m
€46–69

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Distance: 294.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Birr to Donegal via University South and Galway Cathdrl in around 5h 55m.

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Donegal, Ireland

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Things to do in Donegal

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre(Opens in a new window)

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre commemorates the operations of the County Donegal Railways Committee which operated two narrow-gauge railways in County Donegal from 1863 until 1959. The County Donegal Railway Restoration Society restored the centre, which opened in 1995 and is housed in the old station house in Donegal Town. Today, it operates as a visitor attraction comprising a museum, information centre and shop. On display are rolling stock, historical artefacts and an audio-visual presentation on the railways’ history.

Bundoran(Opens in a new window)

Bundoran is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The town is located near the N15 road near Ballyshannon, and is the most southerly town in Donegal. The town is a tourist seaside resort, and tourism has been at the heart of the local economy since the 18th century. Bundoran is a surfing destination and was listed by National Geographic magazine in 2012 as one of the world's top 20 surf towns.

Fintown Station(Opens in a new window)

Fintown Railway station served the village of Fintown in County Donegal, Ireland.

Places to stay in Donegal

Mill Park Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

The Gateway Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Donegal Manor(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Hillview House, Donegal Town(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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