The average bus between Carrickfergus and Donegal takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Donegal at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Place and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carrickfergus to Donegal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus station and arriving at Donegal station via Enniskillen Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Carrickfergus to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Carrickfergus to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Donegal is 148.3 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Joymount to Donegal via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 6h 22m.