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How to get fromCork to Donegalby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Donegal by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 21m
    €43–60

  2. Drive 374.6 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Donegalcar car 374.6 km
    4h 33m
    €64–92

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    8h 31m
    €66–128

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    7h 51m
    €51–73

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 11m
    €49–71

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Donegalbus bus 64
    8h 12m
    €43–67

Cork to Donegal by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Donegal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Donegal via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 7h 21m.

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