How to travel from Donegal to Dingle peninsula, Ireland
The distance between Donegal and Dingle peninsula is around 423km (263 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 Donegal to Dingle peninsula by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dingle peninsula → Donegal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donegal and Dingle peninsula
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Donegal to Dingle peninsula by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 8h 50m. 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 Donegal and Dingle peninsula is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Donegal and Dingle peninsula by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Dingle peninsula is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Dingle peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Dingle Peninsula. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway, Colbert Station stop 635031, Casement Station stop 635061 and Lispole stop 635911. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Donegal and Dingle peninsula. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donegal to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Dingle peninsula is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Donegal and Dingle peninsula. The distance is around 423km (263 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 Donegal to Dingle peninsula is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Donegal and Dingle peninsula
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 568km (353 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 8h 50m | €63($63) | twice daily | 489km (304 miles) |
| Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 9h 10m | €79($79) | 5 times a day | 493km (307 miles) |
| Bus via Busáras, stop 135001 | 9h 35m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 635km (395 miles) |
| Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train | 8h 40m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 654km (406 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €58($58) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Donegal and Dingle peninsula
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Bus Feda Teoranta
Dublin Coach
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Dingle peninsula
The following major airports near Dingle peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Dingle peninsula
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 207km (128 miles) from Dingle peninsula