There are 3 ways to get from Ratoath to Donegal by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ratoath Village to Kellsbus 109A
- Take the bus from Virginia to Donegalbus 30
5h 12m€45–62Drive 194.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ratoath to Donegalcar 194.1 km
2h 31m€34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
6h 41m€48–66
Ratoath to Donegal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratoath to Donegal is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ratoath to Donegal is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratoath to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Ratoath Village and arriving at Donegal via Kells and Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Ratoath and Donegal is 207 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.
The best way to get from Ratoath to Donegal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Ratoath to Donegal, including transfers.
Ratoath to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ratoath Village station.
Ratoath to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kells station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratoath to Donegal is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ratoath to Donegal.
There are 342+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Ratoath, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ratoath Village to Donegal via Kells and Virginia in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ratoath Village to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Virginia to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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