The average bus between Downpatrick and Donegal takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Donegal at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Donegal station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Downpatrick to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Donegal is 158.8 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Donegal via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h 41m.