How to travel from Donegal to Dunmore East, Ireland

The distance between Donegal and Dunmore East is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Donegal to Dunmore East 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 Dunmore EastDonegal if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 and then to The Quay.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Waterford.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunmore East.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donegal and Dunmore East

There are several options for getting from Donegal to Dunmore East by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Donegal and Dunmore East is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Donegal and Dunmore East by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donegal to Dunmore East is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Dunmore East, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Dunmore East. We recommend that you drive to Dunmore East. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Dunmore East. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Dunmore East. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busáras stop 135001 and The Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Donegal and Dunmore East. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 20m 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 Dunmore East. We recommend that you take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 and then to The Quay. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dunmore East is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Dunmore East. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Dunmore East is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Donegal to Dunmore East

Compare travel optionsbetween Donegal and Dunmore East

Transport options from Donegal to Dunmore East
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€23($23)
every 4 hours427km (265 miles)
Bus via Busáras, stop 1350016h 30m
€33($33)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€42($42)
every 4 hours444km (276 miles)
Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train7h 15m
€49($49)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€77($77)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Dunmore East

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Dunmore East
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Dunmore East