The average bus between Donegal and Ballybunion takes 15h 2m and the fastest bus takes 9h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Ballybunion. 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 twice daily between Donegal and Ballybunion. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Ballybunion at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 36m • 2 changes
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17h 52m • 2 changes
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18h 59m • 2 changes


9h 36m • 2 changes
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17h 52m • 2 changes
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18h 59m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Ballybunion? 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 Donegal to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Ballybunion station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Donegal to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballybunnion station.
The distance between Donegal and Ballybunion is 259.7 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballybunnion via ATU Galway and Limerick Colbert in around 10h 3m.