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Compare all timetables for the bus from Dublin to Donegal

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Donegal from various bus operators like Expressway for the next days.

today
$33
tomorrow
$33
Friday
$12
Saturday
$33
Sunday
$12
Monday
$100
Tuesday
$12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 56m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:26 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:36 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 12:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 1:36 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 11:00 AM Dublin Busáras 3:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dublin to Donegal via Enniskillen, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Expressway
      5h 18m
      0
      9:30 PM
      Dublin
      Busáras
      12:51 AM
      Enniskillen
      Belleek Bus Stop
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 31m
    • Expressway
      0h 26m
      0
      2:22 AM
      Enniskillen
      Belleek Bus Stop
      2:48 AM
      Donegal
      Abbey Hotel
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 1h 22m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 56m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:26 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:36 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 12:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 1:36 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 11:00 AM Dublin Busáras 3:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dublin to Donegal via Dublin Airport, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Aircoach
      4h 3m
      0
      10:45 PM
      Dublin
      Drumcondra Road Lower
      11:02 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport - Terminal 2 (Zone 20)
      0
      Aircoach
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • Expressway
      3h 28m
      0
      11:20 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport
      2:48 AM
      Donegal
      Abbey Hotel
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 7m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 48m 11:00 PM Dublin Busáras 2:48 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 3h 56m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:26 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:36 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 12:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 4h 6m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 1:36 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 49m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:19 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 52m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:22 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 52m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 11:52 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 57m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 1:27 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 57m 11:00 AM Dublin Busáras 2:57 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dublin to Donegal via Dublin Airport, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Aircoach
      4h 3m
      0
      10:45 PM
      Dublin
      Drumcondra Road Lower
      11:02 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport - Terminal 2 (Zone 20)
      0
      Aircoach
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • Expressway
      3h 28m
      0
      11:20 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport
      2:48 AM
      Donegal
      Abbey Hotel
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 14m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 52m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:22 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 3h 49m 9:30 PM Dublin Busáras 1:19 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $22
Expressway 3h 49m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:19 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 52m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 11:52 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33
Expressway 3h 57m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 1:27 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 6m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:36 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $100
Expressway 4h 6m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 12:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dublin to Donegal via Dublin Airport, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Aircoach
      3h 56m
      0
      9:25 PM
      Dublin
      Drumcondra Road Lower
      9:42 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport - Terminal 2 (Zone 20)
      0
      Aircoach
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 8m
    • Expressway
      3h 31m
      0
      9:50 PM
      Dublin Airport
      Dublin Airport
      1:21 AM
      Donegal
      Abbey Hotel
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $81

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 3h 56m 12:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:26 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 6m 6:30 AM Dublin Busáras 10:36 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 3h 51m 9:30 PM Dublin Busáras 1:21 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 3h 48m 11:00 PM Dublin Busáras 2:48 AM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 6m 8:00 AM Dublin Busáras 12:06 PM Donegal Abbey Hotel  Economy $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin to Donegal is $12 on 9/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Donegal

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Donegal are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 85 daily buses from Dublin to Donegal. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Dublin and Donegal.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 174 buses from Dublin to Donegal, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Donegal, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Donegal

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 61 times every day by bus from Dublin to Donegal in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 3h 48m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:09 PM
Daily Bus Routes 61 Ø
Distance 117.3 miles
Bus Companies Expressway

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Donegal

Every day, 61 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dublin for Donegal: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
$34
Thursday 08/27
$68
Friday 08/28
$100
Saturday 08/29
$68
Sunday 08/30
$68
Monday 08/31
$100
Tuesday 09/01
$100
Wednesday 09/02
$68
Thursday 09/03
$12
Friday 09/04
$100
Saturday 09/05
$100
Sunday 09/06
$68
Monday 09/07
$100
Tuesday 09/08
$68
Wednesday 09/09
$68
Thursday 09/10
$100
Friday 09/11
$68
Saturday 09/12
$68
Sunday 09/13
$100
Monday 09/14
$100
Tuesday 09/15
$100
Wednesday 09/16
$68
Thursday 09/17
$12
Friday 09/18
$100
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Donegal

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Donegal. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Donegal, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Donegal

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dublin to Donegal in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dublin to Donegal, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dublin to Donegal are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Donegal

These are the most booked bus companies between Dublin to Donegal from our users.

Expressway from Dublin to Donegal

Expressway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Dublin to Donegal:

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 3h 48m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Last Bus 11:09 PM
Daily Connections 61 Ø
Found on 8/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Donegal

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dublin and Donegal.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Donegal

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dublin to Donegal? Or which bus companies serve the route Dublin to Donegal? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dublin to Donegal bus

How much does a Dublin Donegal bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 48m to reach Donegal. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dublin to Donegal?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Donegal.

On average, how many connections are available from Dublin to Donegal each day?

Every day, the Dublin to Donegal bus route is served by approximately 61 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dublin to Donegal take?

The fastest bus from Dublin to Donegal is offered by Expressway and takes 3h 48m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Donegal?

The earliest bus arriving in Donegal from Dublin starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dublin to Donegal?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Donegal starts at 11:09 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dublin Donegal route?

When traveling by bus from Dublin to Donegal, passengers can travel with Expressway. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Donegal?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Donegal by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway.

What can I take with me on the Dublin to Donegal bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dublin Donegal bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dublin Donegal bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dublin to Donegal on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dublin to Donegal?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 61 daily trips between Dublin and Donegal. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Dublin to Donegal?

Prices and availability for 61 trips between Dublin and Donegal change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dublin to Donegal

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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