The average bus between Ratoath and Donegal takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ratoath 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 hourly between Ratoath and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratoath is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Donegal at 4:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Kells and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ratoath 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 Ratoath to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Ratoath station and arriving at Donegal station via Kells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Ratoath to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ratoath Village station.
Ratoath to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Ratoath and Donegal is 166.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a bus from Ratoath Village to Donegal via Kells and Virginia in around 5h 13m.