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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Cobh is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Cobh is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Cobh?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Spy Hill via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, City Hall and Carrigaloe Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Donegal to Cobh?

The distance between Donegal and Cobh is 420 km. The road distance is 379.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Cobh without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Donegal to Cobh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Cobh bus from?

Donegal to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Cobh bus arrive?

Donegal to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Can I drive from Donegal to Cobh?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Cobh is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Donegal to Cobh.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 318+ hotels available in Cobh.

Donegal to Cobh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Cobh by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Eyre Squarebus 964
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
8h 12m
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
9h 48m
€50–70
Bus, train via Sligo
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
9h 42m
€52–88
Drive 379.3 km
1. Drive from Donegal to Cobhcar 379.3 km
5h 4m
€65–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
8h 39m
€54–79

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 419.7 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Donegal to Cobh via Eyre Square, Galway Coach Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, Cork Bus Station, Cork Kent Station, and Cork in around 8h 12m.

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