How to travel from Skerries to Donegal, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Donegal is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skerries to Donegal 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 DonegalSkerries if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Garda Station Donegal Town.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sligo then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Donegal.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Donegal

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Donegal by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Skerries and Donegal is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Skerries and Donegal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Donegal is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Donegal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Donegal. We recommend that you drive to Donegal. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Donegal. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Donegal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 15 stop 7348. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Skerries and Donegal. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Donegal. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Garda Station Donegal Town. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Donegal is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Donegal. 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 Skerries and Donegal. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Donegal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Skerries to Donegal

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Donegal

Transport options from Skerries to Donegal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€68($68)
twice a week346km (215 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€25($25)
every 2 hours262km (163 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 55m
€38($38)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€44($44)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Donegal

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Donegal
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Donegal
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Donegal