The distance between Birr and Donegal is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birr to Donegal by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Athlone Bus Station stop 555101 then Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and then to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
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Take the bus to Kinnegad Kinnegad Harry's then take the train to Sligo then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
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There are several options for getting from Birr to Donegal by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).
The distance between Birr and Donegal is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Birr and Donegal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birr to Donegal is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Donegal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Birr and Donegal. We recommend that you drive to Donegal. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Donegal. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Donegal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in University Rd and Galway Cathedral. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Kearns Transport, Bus Feda Teoranta and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Birr and Donegal. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birr to Donegal. We recommend that you take the bus to University Rd and then to Garda Station Donegal Town. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Donegal is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Donegal. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birr and Donegal. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Donegal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101 + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €24($24) | 6 times a week | 258km (160 miles) |
Bus | 4h 60m | once a week | 302km (188 miles) | |
Bus and Train | 4h 45m | €33($33) | 4 times a day | 294km (183 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €44($44) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
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Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Donegal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.