The average bus between Donegal and Newtownards takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Newtownards. 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 4 times a day between Donegal and Newtownards. 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 Newtownards at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Newtownards? 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 Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Newtownards station via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Donegal to Newtownards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Newtownards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
The distance between Donegal and Newtownards is 155.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Newtownards Bus Station via Foyle Street Bus Station, Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street Station [bus stop], and Laganside Bus Station in around 5h 17m.