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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick is to bus and train which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Pillar Well Lane via Foyle Street Bus Station and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Donegal to Downpatrick?

The distance between Donegal and Downpatrick is 148 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick without a car is to bus and line 515 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Donegal to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Donegal to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Can I drive from Donegal to Downpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Downpatrick is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Donegal to Downpatrick.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 93+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Donegal to Downpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 515 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Downpatrick 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, line 515 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Pillar Well Lanebus 515 / ...
5h 38m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central
6h 12m
£23–40
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Donegal to Downpatrickcar 113.2 mi
2h 17m
£29–41
Bus, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 15bus 261
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus 215 / ...
5h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Pillar Well Lane via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 5h 38m.

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