How far is Donegal from Dublin?

Donegal and Dublin are 118 miles (190 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Donegal to Dublin?

Most of the buses traveling from Donegal to Dublin leave from Abbey Hotel Bus Stop and arrive at Dublin Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dublin?

Once in Dublin, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Leprechaun Museum, The Little Museum of Dublin, Howth Head Peninsula, Wicklow Mountains National Park and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

Bus Donegal to Dublin from $12 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	2:08pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 40m	10:40pm	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	3:38pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags
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

Next departures for Donegal to Dublin on November 20
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 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 43m	9:13pm	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	4:36am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	5:01am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
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

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	4:00pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	8:08pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	4:36am	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	5:01am	Dublin Busaras	No tags
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

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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 $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

72bus per day

10h 29mAverage Duration

121 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Expressway Donegal Dublin recent customer reviews

Easy to book, friendly bus driver and comfortable bus

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December 7, 2024

Very kind

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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 traveling from Donegal to Dublin by bus

How far is Donegal from Dublin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Donegal to Dublin?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/17

$32

11/18

$32

Today

$32

11/20

$32

11/21

$12

11/22

$32

11/23

$32

11/24

$12

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Dublin was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $95 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-24.