How to travel from Donegal to Wexford, Ireland
The distance between Donegal and Wexford is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Donegal to Wexford 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 Wexford → Donegal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dungloe stop 600061 then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Wexford Redmond Square.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 and then to Wexford Redmond Square.
- Duration6hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€53($53)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Wexford.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€38($38)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donegal and Wexford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Donegal to Wexford by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Donegal and Wexford is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Donegal and Wexford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Wexford is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Wexford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Wexford. We recommend that you drive to Wexford. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Wexford. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Wexford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busáras stop 135001. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Bus Eireann and Wexford Bus run regular bus services between Donegal and Wexford. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs 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 Wexford. We recommend that you take the bus to Dungloe stop 600061 then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Wexford Redmond Square. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Wexford is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 110km (69 miles) from Wexford. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Wexford. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Wexford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Donegal and Wexford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €53($53) | hourly | 384km (239 miles) |
| Bus via Busáras, stop 135001 | 6hrs | €32($32) | hourly | 382km (237 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 394km (245 miles) |
| Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train | 6h 50m | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €71($71) | on demand | 362km (225 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Donegal and Wexford
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Wexford Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Wexford
The following major airports near Wexford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Wexford
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Wexford
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Wexford