The average bus between Elphin and Donegal takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elphin 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 3 times a day between Elphin and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 9:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elphin is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Donegal at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Boyle and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elphin 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 Elphin to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Elphin station and arriving at Donegal station via Boyle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Elphin to Donegal bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, depart from Elphin station.
Elphin to Donegal bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Elphin and Donegal is 90 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Elphin to Donegal via Boyle and Sligo Bus Station in around 4h 14m.