There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal 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
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
5h 27m€30–43Train, bus via Clontarf Bths
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
6h 21m€52–68Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegalcar 222.6 km
2h 53m€40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus 64
6h 30m€34–52
Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Ferry Port Termnl 1 and arriving at Donegal via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Donegal is 253 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Donegal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal.
There are 337+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal hourly. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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