Bus and Coach from Dublin to Donegal: Compare all prices

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

£24

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

£9

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 6m	06:30	Dublin	Busáras	10:36	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/03/2026 06:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 06/03/2026 10:36:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	4h 6m	08:00	Dublin	Busáras	12:06	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/03/2026 08:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 06/03/2026 12:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	4h 6m	09:30	Dublin	Busáras	13:36	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/03/2026 09:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 06/03/2026 13:36:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	4h 6m	11:00	Dublin	Busáras	15:06	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/03/2026 11:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 06/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	4h 14m	12:30	Dublin	Busáras	16:44	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 06/03/2026 12:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 06/03/2026 16:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	3h 56m	00:30	Dublin	Busáras	04:26	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/03/2026 00:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 09/03/2026 04:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
Expressway	4h 6m	06:30	Dublin	Busáras	10:36	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/03/2026 06:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 09/03/2026 10:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	3h 51m	21:30	Dublin	Busáras	01:21	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/03/2026 21:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 10/03/2026 01:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Expressway	3h 48m	23:00	Dublin	Busáras	02:48	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/03/2026 23:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 10/03/2026 02:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
Expressway	4h 6m	08:00	Dublin	Busáras	12:06	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 09/03/2026 08:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 09/03/2026 12:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	3h 56m	00:30	Dublin	Busáras	04:26	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/03/2026 00:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 12/03/2026 04:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
Expressway	4h 6m	06:30	Dublin	Busáras	10:36	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/03/2026 06:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 12/03/2026 10:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Expressway	3h 51m	21:30	Dublin	Busáras	01:21	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/03/2026 21:30:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 13/03/2026 01:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Expressway	3h 48m	23:00	Dublin	Busáras	02:48	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/03/2026 23:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 13/03/2026 02:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
Expressway	4h 6m	08:00	Dublin	Busáras	12:06	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	Basic	£24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/03/2026 08:00:00 to Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) arriving at 12/03/2026 12:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dublin to Donegal is £9 on 09/03/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 99 daily coaches from Dublin to Donegal. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 88 daily coaches between Dublin and Donegal.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 129 coaches from Dublin to Donegal, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Donegal, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dublin to Donegal

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 94 times every day by bus from Dublin to Donegal in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Donegal starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	3h 48m
Earliest Coach	06:30
Latest Coach	23:09
Daily Bus Connections	94 Ø
Distance	188.7 km
Coach Companies	Expressway

Cheapest coach connections from Dublin to Donegal

Every day, 94 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dublin for Donegal: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/03

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 04/03

Thursday 05/03

Friday 06/03

£25

Saturday 07/03

Sunday 08/03

Monday 09/03

£9

Tuesday 10/03

Wednesday 11/03

Thursday 12/03

£9

Friday 13/03

Saturday 14/03

£9

Sunday 15/03

Monday 16/03

£9

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

£17

Thursday 19/03

£9

Friday 20/03

£9

Saturday 21/03

£9

Sunday 22/03

£9

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£9

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£9

Saturday 28/03

Sunday 29/03

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 £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dublin to Donegal. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Donegal, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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 coaches 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

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

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	3h 48m
Earliest Coach	06:30
Last Coach	23:09
Daily Connections	94 Ø
Found on	05/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Donegal

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dublin and Donegal.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Abbey Hotel

R267

Loch Altan

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Donegal

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dublin - Donegal bus trip is available from £9 and takes 3h 56m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Dublin to Donegal is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £68. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Dublin - Donegal route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dublin to Donegal is offered by roughly 94 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Donegal from Dublin take?

The quickest coach from Dublin to Donegal is provided by Expressway and takes 3h 48m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Donegal?

The earliest bus to Donegal departs from Dublin at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dublin to Donegal?

The latest bus to Donegal departs from Dublin at 23:09. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dublin - Donegal route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dublin to Donegal can travel with Expressway. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Donegal from Dublin?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dublin Donegal bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 94 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 94 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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dublin and to Donegal

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dublin and to Donegal. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!