What is the cheapest way to get from Antrim to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Donegal is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antrim to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Antrim to Donegal is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Antrim and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Donegal via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Antrim to Donegal?

The distance between Antrim and Donegal is 199 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.

How do I travel from Antrim to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Antrim to Donegal without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €24 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Antrim to Donegal?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Antrim to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antrim to Donegal bus from?

Antrim to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim Buscentre station.

Where does the Antrim to Donegal bus arrive?

Antrim to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Antrim to Donegal?

Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Donegal is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Antrim to Donegal.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

Antrim to Donegal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Antrim to Donegal by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
4h 16m
€24–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
5h 50m
Drive 141.3 km
1. Drive from Antrim to Donegalcar 141.3 km
1h 57m
€25–36

Antrim to Donegal by train, foot, and bus

60Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Antrim to Donegal.

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Distance: 199.4 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Donegal via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h 50m.

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