How to travel from Dingle peninsula to Donegal, Ireland

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Donegal is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dingle peninsula to Donegal by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Kerry (KIR) then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Garda Station Donegal Town.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Donegal.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dingle peninsula and Donegal

There are several options for getting from Dingle peninsula to Donegal by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Donegal is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Dingle peninsula and Donegal by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Donegal is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Dingle peninsula and Donegal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dingle peninsula and Donegal. We recommend that you drive to Donegal. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dingle peninsula and Donegal. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Donegal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lispole stop 636901, Casement Station stop 635061, Colbert Station stop 635031 and Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Bus Eireann, Bus Feda Teoranta, Aircoach and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Dingle peninsula and Donegal. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dingle peninsula to Donegal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kerry (KIR) then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dingle peninsula and Donegal. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Donegal is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dingle peninsula and Donegal

Transport options from Dingle peninsula to Donegal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Bus
4h 60m
€165($165)
every 2 hours552km (343 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 35m
€68($68)
once a week491km (305 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350319h 40m
€84($84)
5 times a day496km (308 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 25502110hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours677km (421 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€110($110)
once daily636km (395 miles)
Train to Heuston, bus8h 50m
€145($145)
once daily654km (406 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€58($58)
on demand422km (262 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