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How to get fromWaterford to Donegalby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterford to Donegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    7h 35m
    €44–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    7h 46m
    €40–59

  3. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 64
    8h 43m
    €48–72

  4. Drive  324.7 km

    1. Drive from Waterford to Donegalcar car 324.7 km
    4h 26m
    €58–83

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    7h 36m
    €44–63

  6. Train, bus via Sligo #2

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    8h 44m
    €53–73

Waterford to Donegal by train, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Donegal via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 7h 36m.

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