There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to County Westmeath by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Mullingartrain Ic
4h 59m€28–42Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalleybus 819
6h 54m€50–69Drive 171.7 km
- Drive from Donegal to County Westmeathcar 171.7 km
2h 24m€30–44
Donegal to County Westmeath by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to County Westmeath is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to County Westmeath is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to County Westmeath. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Loughnavalley via Cavan Bus Stn and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Donegal and County Westmeath is 209 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to County Westmeath without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Donegal to County Westmeath, including transfers.
Donegal to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to County Westmeath is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Donegal to County Westmeath.
There are 70+ hotels available in County Westmeath.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and County Westmeath, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Loughnavalley via Cavan Bus Stn and Athlone Stn in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
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