The average bus between Malin Head and Donegal takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malin Head 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 4 times a day between Malin Head and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malin Head is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Donegal at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carndonagh and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malin Head 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 Malin Head to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Malin Head station and arriving at Donegal station via Carndonagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Malin Head to Donegal bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Malin Head station.
Malin Head to Donegal bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Malin Head and Donegal is 93.5 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Donegal via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Derry Patrick St, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h 10m.