How to get to Donegal from Dublin

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Compare coach and flight for Dublin to Donegal

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Donegal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £27.

Distance: 191 km

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£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£42

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Aer Lingus

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is a flight with an average price of £27.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dublin and Donegal including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 2h 13m sooner (1h 8m by flight vs 3h 21m by car) and save roughly £15 compared to fuel and tolls (£27 vs £42). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Dublin to Donegal

How to get to Donegal from Dublin by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Emerald Airlines IrelandEI3408
    18:501h10
    Dublin Airport
    20:00Donegal Airport
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Emerald Airlines IrelandEI3408
    18:501h10
    Dublin Airport
    20:00Donegal Airport
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Emerald Airlines IrelandEI3402
    12:551h05
    Dublin Airport
    14:00Donegal Airport
    £471One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Dublin to Donegal

Travel to Donegal easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Donegal.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dublin and Donegal including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is a flight with an average price of £27.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Donegal is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.
The Dublin to Donegal distance is approximately 191 km.
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Donegal is:
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Donegal as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dublin to Donegal, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Donegal by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dublin to Donegal:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus.
Omio customers who travel from Dublin to Donegal often also extend their vacation to go to Letterkenny, Galway, Londonderry, Sligo, Bundoran. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donegal and these popular destinations at a great price.

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