How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Dublin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Dublin start at R 623. The average price for this route is around R 1 687. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Donegal to Dublin?

The average bus journey time from Donegal to Dublin is 10h 27m, covering a distance of 183 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 31m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Donegal to Dublin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 72 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Dublin?

The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Dublin at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Dublin?

A bus trip from Donegal to Dublin produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Donegal to Dublin from R 201 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 5 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	20:08	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 40m	22:40	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	21:38	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	19:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 5m	23:05	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	16:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 43m	19:43	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 6 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	05:01	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	04:36	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	06:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	08:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	05:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	09:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 7 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	04:56	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 31m	04:31	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	06:26	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 57m	07:57	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	05:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 5m	09:35	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 8 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	04:56	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 31m	04:31	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 56m	06:26	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 57m	07:57	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	05:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 5m	09:35	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 9 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	20:08	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	04:36	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	05:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	06:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	08:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 10 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	18:38	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	04:36	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	05:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	06:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	08:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 11 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	18:38	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	04:36	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	05:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	06:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	08:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Dublin on 12 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 8m	21:38	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	3h 36m	04:36	Dublin Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	05:01	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	02:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	06:31	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	04:00	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	4h 1m	08:01	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 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 623, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

72bus per day

10h 27mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Donegal and Dublin?

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

3.5/5499 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Users report that the booking process is straightforward, and they appreciate the friendly demeanor of the bus driver. The journey to Dublin airport from Donegal was smooth, with passengers finding it easy to locate their pick-up point and enjoying a comfortable ride overall.

Expressway Donegal Dublin recent customer reviews

Easy to find the pick up point. Smooth journey to Dublin airport from Donegal.

Isabel Y.

9 December 2025

Easy to book, friendly bus driver and comfortable bus

Heide W.

7 December 2024

Very kind

Inge K.

23 August 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Donegal to Dublin by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Dublin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Dublin start at R 623. The average price for this route is around R 1 687. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Donegal to Dublin?
The average bus journey time from Donegal to Dublin is 10h 27m, covering a distance of 183 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 31m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Donegal to Dublin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 72 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Dublin?
The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Dublin at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Dublin?
A bus trip from Donegal to Dublin produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/03

R 566

04/03

R 565

Today

R 564

06/03

R 565

07/03

R 565

08/03

R 566

09/03

R 204

10/03

R 201

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Dublin was searched and found on 10 Mar 2026 with a price of R 201

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 R 201 to R 1 676 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 R 201, which is on 2026-03-10.