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.
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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Take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Bundoran. We recommend that you drive to Bundoran. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 30m | €23($23) | every 2 hours | 228km (142 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €29($29) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bundoran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.