How to travel from Donegal to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between Donegal and Dublin is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Donegal to Dublin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → Donegal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€26($26)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the train to Connolly.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€35($35)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donegal and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Donegal to Dublin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Donegal and Dublin is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Donegal and Dublin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Dublin is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Dublin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Dublin. We recommend that you drive to Dublin. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Dublin. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Donegal and Dublin with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 35m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Donegal and Dublin. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 35m 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 Dublin. We recommend that you take the bus to Busáras stop 135001. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Donegal and Dublin. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Dublin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Donegal and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 35m | €26($26) | every 2 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 10m | €35($35) | every 4 hours | 281km (174 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €31($31) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
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Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin