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How to get fromCounty Cork to Donegalby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    9h 7m
    €57–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Donegalbus bus 64
    9h 24m
    €46–76

  3. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus bus 964
    10h 27m

  4. Drive 368.5 km

    1. Drive from County Cork to Donegalcar car 368.5 km
    4h 20m
    €61–88

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    9h 21m
    €49–73

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus bus 964
    9h 58m

County Cork to Donegal by bus, train, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Blarney East to Donegal via Saint Patrick's Street, Cork Alfred Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 9h 21m.

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