The average bus between Northern Ireland and Donegal takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Donegal at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Donegal station via Enniskillen Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Northern Ireland to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 15.
Northern Ireland to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Donegal is 74.5 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Donegal via Enniskillen in around 4h 24m.