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.
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 Donegal → Skerries if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Garda Station Donegal Town.
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Take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
Bus Eireann
Take the train to Sligo then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Donegal. We recommend that you drive to Donegal. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €68($68) | twice a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €25($25) | every 2 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 55m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €44($44) | on demand | 220km (137 miles) |
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Bus Feda Teoranta
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Donegal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.