How to travel from Connemara to Donegal, Ireland

The distance between Connemara and Donegal is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Connemara to Donegal by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DonegalConnemara if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to NUIG Main Gate stop 522561 and then to Garda Station Donegal Town.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Donegal.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Donegal

There are several options for getting from Connemara to Donegal by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Connemara and Donegal is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Connemara and Donegal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Connemara to Donegal is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Donegal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Connemara and Donegal. We recommend that you drive to Donegal. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Donegal. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Donegal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess stop 533131, NUIG Main Gate stop 522561 and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Bus Eireann, Bus Feda Teoranta and Citylink run regular bus services between Connemara and Donegal. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Connemara to Donegal. We recommend that you take the bus to NUIG Main Gate stop 522561 and then to Garda Station Donegal Town. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Connemara and Donegal. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Donegal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Donegal

Transport options from Connemara to Donegal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
€30($30)
twice daily268km (166 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station4h 25m
€30($30)
once a week272km (169 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station5h 25m
€54($54)
5 times a day276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€31($31)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Donegal

The following major airports near Donegal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Donegal
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Donegal
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Donegal