What is the distance between Galway and Donegal?

The distance between Galway and Donegal is around 166 km (103 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Eireann Station, in Galway, and end it at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal.

Bus from Galway to Donegal starting at $41 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Donegal on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	4h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Eireann Station	4h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Eireann Station	4h 7m	6:17pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Eireann Station	4h 12m	8:12pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Donegal on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Eireann Station	3h 42m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	4h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Eireann Station	4h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Eireann Station	4h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Eireann Station	4h 7m	6:17pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:16 AM GMT.

Get from Galway to Donegal

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

4h 7mAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Donegal?

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 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 $46

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Galway to Donegal by bus

What is the distance between Galway and Donegal?
The distance between Galway and Donegal is around 166 km (103 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Galway to Donegal?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Eireann Station, in Galway, and end it at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$41

11-21

$42

Today

$42

11-23

$42

11-24

$42

11-25

$42

11-26

$42

11-27

$42

The cheapest trip from Galway to Donegal was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $42 for a bus ticket from Galway to Donegal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-25.