The average bus between Portrush and Donegal takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 5 times a day between Portrush and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Donegal at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Donegal station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Portrush to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Portrush and Donegal is 111.5 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Donegal via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot in around 4h 58m.