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There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Tullamore by bus, train or car

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Bus  •  5h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station 64 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Mullingar Castle St 23
  3. Take the bus from Austin Friar Street to Tullamore Centre 837

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Bus, train  •  5h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station 64 / ...
  2. Take the train from Sligo to Longford Ic / ...
  3. Take the bus from Longford Station to Athlone Station 466 / ...

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Drive  •  2h 42m

  1. Drive from Donegal to Tullamore 218.2 km

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The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Tullamore is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 43m.

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The quickest way to get from Donegal to Tullamore is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 42m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Donegal Abbey Hotel and arriving at Tullamore Centre via Sligo Bus Station and Austin Friar Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

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The distance between Donegal and Tullamore is 159 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.

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The best way to get from Donegal to Tullamore without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €50.

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It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Donegal to Tullamore, including transfers.

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Donegal to Tullamore bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Donegal Abbey Hotel station.

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Donegal to Tullamore bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore Centre station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Tullamore is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Donegal to Tullamore.

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There are 16+ hotels available in Tullamore. Prices start at €87 per night.

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Tullamore.
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  • Distance: 158.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Donegal, IE-DL, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Tullamore via Sligo Bus Station, Mullingar Castle St, and Austin Friar Street in around 5h 43m.

Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Longford
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€9 - €14
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€9 - €14
Flexible
€9 - €14
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone
0818 836611
Website
expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Sligo Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€12 - €17
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Mullingar Castle St
Ave. Duration
1h 58m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€15 - €21
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€15 - €21
Bus Éireann
Phone
+353 1 836 6111
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal Town Centre to Sligo Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€11 - €15
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Austin Friar Street
Ave. Duration
2h 18m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €18
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Athlone Station
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€10 - €14
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Phone
05786-24416
Email
slievebloomcoaches@live.com
Website
slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Austin Friar Street to Tullamore Centre
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€7 - €11
Website
Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus Eireann
Phone
0818 836 611
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€6 - €10
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/

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