There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Donegal by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin HeustonRe
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
5h 35m€30–52Drive 243.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Donegal243.5 km
3h 31m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
6h 19m€42–62Bus via Moorefield Crescent
- Take the bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
7h 19m€36–55
Athy to Donegal by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Donegal is to train and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Donegal is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Donegal Abbey Hotel via Naas and Dublin Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Athy and Donegal is 320 km. The road distance is 243.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Donegal without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Athy to Donegal, including transfers.
Athy to Donegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Naas station.
Athy to Donegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Donegal is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Athy to Donegal.
There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport in around 6h 19m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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