There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane DUB - LDY
3h 29m€96–282Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus 933 / ...
4h 15m€25–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Buncrana240 km
3h 5mDrive 240 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncranacar 240 km
3h 5m€41–59
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana is to bus which costs €25 - €30 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Zone 16 and arriving at Cockhill Rd. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Buncrana is 222 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €25 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Airport Zone 16 station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €30 and takes 4h 15m.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Cockhill Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Buncrana.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland?
Aer Lingus, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice daily. Alternatively, Mc Ginley Coach Travel operates a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rd 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–30 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210–700
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Buncrana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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