How far is Donegal from Derry-Londonderry by coach?

The journey from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (65 km).

Is there a way to reach Donegal from Derry-Londonderry without a car?

You can reach Donegal from Derry-Londonderry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal from £10 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:30	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	21:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	21:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	09:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:10	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 30m	12:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	14:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	21:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	09:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:10	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 30m	12:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:15	Londonderry Derry Bus Station	1h 25m	14:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 14:22 GMT.

Get from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Customers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and friendly drivers. They also appreciated the comfortable seats and punctual journeys. Additionally, many enjoyed the beautiful scenery during their trips, making for an overall pleasant travel experience.

Expressway Derry-Londonderry Donegal recent customer reviews

Driver was nice and helpful and the weather was great so the views were awesome. The seats were very comfortable too.

Richard S.

20 May 2024

The journey kept to time and the scenery was amazing

Darlene W.

30 April 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal

How far is Donegal from Derry-Londonderry by coach?
The journey from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (65 km).
Is there a way to reach Donegal from Derry-Londonderry without a car?
You can reach Donegal from Derry-Londonderry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£19

25/11

£19

Today

£17

27/11

£10

28/11

£10

29/11

£10

30/11

£10

01/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £23 for a bus ticket from Derry-Londonderry to Donegal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-29.