How to get fromDublin to Donegal Bayby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Donegal Bay by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
2. Walk from Sligo to Donegal Bayunknown
3h 47m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannonbus 30
2. Walk from Ballyshannon to Donegal Bayunknown
4h 9m
Fly, travel
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane DUB - CFN
2. Walk from Donegal-Airport-CFN to Donegal Bayunknown
3h 31m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Donegal Bay, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Donegal Bay. However, you can take the train to Sligo then travel to Donegal Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal Bay via Ballyshannon in around 4h 9m.

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Bundoran, Ireland

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Things to do in Bundoran

Bundoran(Opens in a new window)

Bundoran is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The town is located near the N15 road near Ballyshannon, and is the most southerly town in Donegal. The town is a tourist seaside resort, and tourism has been at the heart of the local economy since the 18th century. Bundoran is a surfing destination and was listed by National Geographic magazine in 2012 as one of the world's top 20 surf towns.

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre(Opens in a new window)

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre commemorates the operations of the County Donegal Railways Committee which operated two narrow-gauge railways in County Donegal from 1863 until 1959. The County Donegal Railway Restoration Society restored the centre, which opened in 1995 and is housed in the old station house in Donegal Town. Today, it operates as a visitor attraction comprising a museum, information centre and shop. On display are rolling stock, historical artefacts and an audio-visual presentation on the railways’ history.

Places to stay in Bundoran

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Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids(Opens in a new window)

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