The distance between Donegal and Doolin is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Donegal to Doolin 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 Doolin → Donegal if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway.
Bus Feda Teoranta
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There are several options for getting from Donegal to Doolin by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).
The distance between Donegal and Doolin is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Donegal and Doolin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Doolin is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Doolin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Doolin. We recommend that you drive to Doolin. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Doolin. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Doolin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Bus Feda Teoranta and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Donegal and Doolin. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donegal to Doolin. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Doolin is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Doolin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Donegal and Doolin. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Doolin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 4h 20m | €120($120) | twice daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway | 5h 20m | €13($13) | twice daily | 292km (181 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 5h 40m | €27($27) | 5 times a day | 296km (184 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €52($52) | on demand | 264km (164 miles) |
Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Doolin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.