The average bus between Belfast and Donegal takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Donegal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Belfast and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Donegal at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Donegal station via Enniskillen Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Belfast to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 21.
Belfast to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal Abbey Hotel station.
The distance between Belfast and Donegal is 140.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Enniskillen Bus Station in around 3h 46m.