There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Elphin by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 3h 1m
Cheapest option
2 alternative options
Bus • 3h 49m
Drive • 1h 34m
Donegal to Elphin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Elphin is to bus via Donegal Town Centre, stop 155821 which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Elphin is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal station to Elphin. However, there are services departing from Garda Station, Donegal Town and arriving at Elphin, stop 152381 via Market Square, stop 141641. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Donegal and Elphin is 90 km. The road distance is 122.4 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Elphin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Donegal to Elphin, including transfers.
Donegal to Elphin bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Garda Station, Donegal Town.
Donegal to Elphin bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Elphin, stop 152381 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Elphin is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Donegal to Elphin.
There are 10+ hotels available in Elphin. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 90.1 km
- Duration: 3h 1m
What companies run services between Donegal, IE-DL, Ireland and Elphin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Elphin via Market Square, stop 141641 in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Carrick on Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €9 - €11
- Flexible
- €10 - €12
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal Town Centre, stop 155821 to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Market Square, stop 141641 to Elphin, stop 152381
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Donegal Town Centre, stop 155821 to Market Square, stop 141641
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Phone
- +353 (0)74 9548114
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Garda Station, Donegal Town to Murray's Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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