How to get fromLifford to Donegalby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lifford to Donegal by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lifford to Ballybofeybus 494
2. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Donegalbus 64
1h 54m
€13–33
Drive 49.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lifford to Donegalcar 49.5 km
38 min
€9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lifford to Donegaltaxi 49.5 km
38 min
€70–90
Bus via Letterkenny Bus
1. Take the bus from Lifford to Letterkenny Busbus 32
2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Donegalbus 64
2h 9m
€14–40

Lifford to Donegal by bus

35Weekly Buses

1h 54mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.5 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Lifford, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Lifford to Donegal via Ballybofey in around 1h 54m.

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Donegal, Ireland

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Things to do in Donegal

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.

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.

Fintown Station(Opens in a new window)

Fintown Railway station served the village of Fintown in County Donegal, Ireland.

Places to stay in Donegal

Mill Park Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

The Gateway Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Donegal Manor(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hillview House, Donegal Town(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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