The average bus between Donegal and Downpatrick takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Downpatrick. 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 Donegal and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Downpatrick? 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 Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Donegal to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Pillar Well Lane station.
The distance between Donegal and Downpatrick is 158.8 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Pillar Well Lane via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 5h 44m.