There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Loughrea by bus or car
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Donegal to Loughrea by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Loughrea is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Loughrea is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Loughrea via Galway ATU Galway City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Donegal and Loughrea is 239 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Loughrea without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Donegal to Loughrea, including transfers.
Donegal to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Loughrea is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Donegal to Loughrea.
There are 48+ hotels available in Loughrea.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Donegal to ATU Galway 5 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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