How far is Donegal from Dublin?

It's about 190 km (118 miles) from Donegal to Dublin.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Donegal to Dublin?

Buses departing from Abbey Hotel Bus Stop in Donegal will take you to Dublin Airport in Dublin.

Bus from Donegal to Dublin starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	3:38pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 40m	10:40pm	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	5:08pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	6:38pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	8:08pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	5:01am	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	4:36am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	6:31am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	8:01am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	9:31am	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	4:56am	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 31m	4:31am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	6:26am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 57m	7:57am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 5m	9:35am	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	4:56am	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 31m	4:31am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	6:26am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 57m	7:57am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 5m	9:35am	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	5:01am	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	4:36am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	6:31am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	8:01am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	9:31am	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:50 PM GMT.

Get from Donegal to Dublin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

72bus per day

10h 29mAverage Duration

195 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5441 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 441 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Expressway Donegal Dublin recent customer reviews

Easy to book, friendly bus driver and comfortable bus

Heide W.

December 7, 2024

Very kind

Inge K.

August 23, 2024

It was the worst trip I’ve ever had and will not be using this service again

Olive B.

June 13, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Donegal and Dublin?

Stops in Donegal

A - Abbey Hotel Bus Stop

Stops in Dublin

A - Dublin Airport

B - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

C - Custom House Quay

D - Por

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Donegal to Dublin by bus

How far is Donegal from Dublin?
It's about 190 km (118 miles) from Donegal to Dublin.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Donegal to Dublin?
Buses departing from Abbey Hotel Bus Stop in Donegal will take you to Dublin Airport in Dublin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$46

11-19

$46

Today

$46

11-21

$46

11-22

$46

11-23

$46

11-24

$46

11-25

$18

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Dublin was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Donegal to Dublin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $136 for a bus ticket from Donegal to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.