There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Athy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Busaras Bus Station30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
6h 1m€31–49Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
7h 24m€34–58Drive 246.5 km
- Drive from Donegal to Athy246.5 km
3h 26m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1930
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athy130
6h 47m€34–44Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airport30
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
7h 3m€40–56
Donegal to Athy by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Athy is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Athy is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Athy. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Athy via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Donegal and Athy is 320 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Donegal to Athy, including transfers.
Donegal to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Athy is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Donegal to Athy.
There are 139+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Athy via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Heuston Station in around 6h 47m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- 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 Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airport
- 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 Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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