There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Downpatrick Head by bus or car
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Bus, line 445 bus
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballina Humbert Streetbus 458
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbert Street to Muingrevaghbus 445
5h 44m€22–41Drive 154.6 km
- Drive from Donegal to Downpatrick Headcar 154.6 km
2h 7m€26–38Bus, line 445 bus via Ballina Bus Station
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballina Bus Stationbus 458
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Station to Muingrevaghbus 445
5h 53m€22–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick Head is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Muingrevagh via Sligo Bus Station and Ballina Humbert Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Donegal and Downpatrick Head is 172 km. The road distance is 154.6 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Downpatrick Head without a car is to bus and line 445 bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Donegal to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Donegal to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Downpatrick Head is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Donegal to Downpatrick Head.
There are 43+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Downpatrick Head via Sligo Bus Station, Ballina Humbert Street, and Muingrevagh in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballina Humbert Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballina Humbert Street to Muingrevagh
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Muingrevagh
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- treacycoaches@yahoo.com
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballina Humbert Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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