How to travel from Dunmore East to Bundoran, Ireland

The distance between Dunmore East and Bundoran is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunmore East to Bundoran 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 BundoranDunmore East if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Ballyshannon stop 132481.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Bundoran.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunmore East and Bundoran

There are several options for getting from Dunmore East to Bundoran by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Dunmore East and Bundoran is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (169 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dunmore East and Bundoran by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunmore East to Bundoran is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunmore East and Bundoran, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunmore East and Bundoran. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunmore East to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in The Quay, Waterford, Heuston, Busáras and Sligo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dunmore East and Bundoran. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunmore East to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Quay, Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Ballyshannon stop 132481. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Kenneally's Bus Service, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dunmore East and Bundoran. 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 Dunmore East to Bundoran. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Ballyshannon stop 132481. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Dunmore East and Bundoran. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunmore East to Bundoran is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunmore East and Bundoran

Transport options from Dunmore East to Bundoran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 20m
€29($29)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€47($47)
every 4 hours453km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€75($75)
on demand378km (235 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