The average bus between Dundalk and Donegal takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Donegal at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Donegal station via Cavan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Dundalk to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Lios Na Dara station.
Dundalk to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Dundalk and Donegal is 131.7 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Lios Na Dara to Donegal via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 32m.