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How to get fromDonegal to Ballinaby bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Ballina by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus bus Ul05
    7h 31m

  2. Drive 263.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Donegal to Ballinacar car 263.3 km
    3h 41m
    €45–64

  3. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    7h 49m
    €49–68

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    8h 34m
    €48–67

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    8h 37m
    €57–78

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballina via Claremorris, UL East Gate, and UL Student Ctr in around 7h 31m.

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