There are 2 ways to get from Donegal to Dundalk by bus or car
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Donegal to Dundalk by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Dundalk is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Dundalk Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Donegal and Dundalk is 196 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Dundalk without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Donegal to Dundalk, including transfers.
Donegal to Dundalk bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Dundalk bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Dundalk is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Donegal to Dundalk.
There are 242+ hotels available in Dundalk.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Dundalk Stn via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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