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Donegal to Castlebar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Donegal and Castlebar takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Castlebar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
173 km
Distance
€36
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Donegal to Claremorrisbus bus 64
3h 53m
€28–44

Donegal to Castlebar bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Donegal and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 33m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink5h 8m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 27m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 26m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaBus Éireann2h 50m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 33m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 33m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 34m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink5h 13m • 1 change

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink3h 50m • 1 change

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    Bus Feda TeorantaCitylink3h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Castlebar? 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.

Map of how to get from Donegal to Castlebar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Donegal to Claremorris 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Bus Feda Teoranta also services this route twice daily.

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