How to travel from Dublin to Bundoran, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Bundoran is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dublin to Bundoran by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bundoran.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Bundoran

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Bundoran by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Dublin and Bundoran is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dublin and Bundoran by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Bundoran is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Bundoran, 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 Dublin and Bundoran. We recommend that you drive to Bundoran. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Bundoran. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballyshannon stop 132481. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Bundoran. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Bundoran. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bundoran is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Dublin and Bundoran. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Bundoran is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Bundoran

Transport options from Dublin to Bundoran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€23($23)
every 2 hours228km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€29($29)
on demand209km (130 miles)

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Airports near Bundoran

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Bundoran
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bundoran
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Bundoran