There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Ulster by plane, bus, or car
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Dublin to Ulster by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ulster is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ulster is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs €55 - €390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Letterkenny Bus. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Dublin and Ulster is 251 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ulster without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Dublin to Ulster, including transfers.
Dublin to Ulster bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ulster is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs €55 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
Dublin to Ulster bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ulster is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dublin to Ulster.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ulster, Ireland?
Aer Lingus flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) twice daily. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus every 2 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Mc Ginley Coach Travel also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Donegal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- info@johnmcginley.com
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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