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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donegal to Dublin
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donegal to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donegal to Dublin will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Donegal for Dublin every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Donegal to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donegal to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 191 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donegal to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donegal to Dublin coaches for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 Donegal | 4h00 | 21:30 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Donegal | 3h35 | 22:35 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
| 01:00 Donegal | 3h35 | 04:35 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:30 Donegal | 4h00 | 06:30 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:00 Donegal | 3h35 | 07:35 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:30 Donegal | 4h00 | 09:30 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:00 Donegal | 3h35 | 10:35 Dublin | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donegal to Dublin
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Buses from Donegal to Dublin run on average 68 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 191 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 68 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 43m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper from Donegal to DublinYou can travel by bus between Donegal to Dublin with European Sleeper for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donegal to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donegal to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donegal, Abbey Hotel, which is located around 0.1 miles (125 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donegal and Dublin
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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