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

today

tomorrow

$11

Friday

Saturday

$11

Sunday

$34

Monday

$34

Tuesday

$12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 8m	2:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 2:30:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 8m	4:00 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	8:08 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$21	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 4:00:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 8m	5:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$21	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 5:30:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 1m	1:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	5:01 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$32	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 1:00:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
Expressway	4h 1m	2:30 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:31 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$32	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 2:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 9m	4:00 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	8:09 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
Expressway	4h 9m	2:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:39 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$21	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
Expressway	3h 56m	1:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	4:56 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$32	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
Expressway	3h 56m	2:30 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:26 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$32	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
Expressway	3h 57m	4:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	7:57 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$32	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	12h 0m	4:00 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	4:00 AM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Expressway	11h 45m	2:30 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	2:15 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Expressway	12h 45m	2:30 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	3:15 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Expressway	10h 15m	4:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	2:15 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Expressway	13h 15m	4:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	5:15 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Donegal to Dublin via Dublin Airport, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expressway
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Donegal
  Abbey Hotel
  
  6:13 PM
  
  Dublin Airport
  Dublin Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 2:30:00 PM to Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
- Aircoach
  
  0h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:20 PM
  
  Dublin Airport
  Dublin Airport
  
  6:50 PM
  
  Dublin
  Drumcondra Road Lower
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Aircoach goes from Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 6:20:00 PM to Drumcondra Road Lower, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
Travel Time is 5h 55m shorter, and you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	12h 0m	4:00 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	4:00 AM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Expressway	10h 30m	5:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	4:00 AM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Expressway	12h 30m	5:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:00 AM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Expressway	12h 13m	1:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	1:13 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 13m
Expressway	11h 17m	1:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	12:17 PM	Dublin	St. Helen's	Economy	$48	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM to St. Helen's, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 17m

Did you know that if you travel from Donegal to Dublin via Dublin Airport, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expressway
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Donegal
  Abbey Hotel
  
  6:13 PM
  
  Dublin Airport
  Dublin Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 2:30:00 PM to Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
- Aircoach
  
  0h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:20 PM
  
  Dublin Airport
  Dublin Airport
  
  6:50 PM
  
  Dublin
  Drumcondra Road Lower
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Aircoach goes from Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 6:20:00 PM to Drumcondra Road Lower, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
Travel Time is 6h 10m shorter, and you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 8m	2:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 8m	4:00 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	8:08 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$22	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 8m	5:30 PM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$22	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
Expressway	4h 1m	1:00 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	5:01 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$33	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
Expressway	4h 1m	2:30 AM	Donegal	Abbey Hotel	6:31 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$33	A Bus from Expressway goes from Abbey Hotel, Donegal (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Donegal to Dublin is $11 on 7/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Donegal and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Donegal and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily buses from Donegal to Dublin. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Donegal and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 100 buses from Donegal to Dublin, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Donegal and Dublin, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Donegal to Dublin

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 56 times every day by bus from Donegal to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Donegal to Dublin starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	3h 56m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	56 Ø
Distance	117.3 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway

Cheapest bus connections from Donegal to Dublin

Every day, 56 buses from 1 bus companies leave Donegal for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$12

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$12

Sunday 07/26

$12

Monday 07/27

$34

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$34

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$11

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$12

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$34

Friday 08/07

$34

Saturday 08/08

$45

Sunday 08/09

$45

Monday 08/10

$34

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Donegal to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Donegal to Dublin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Donegal to Dublin. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Donegal to Dublin, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Donegal to Dublin

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 Donegal to Dublin 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 Donegal to Dublin, 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 Donegal to Dublin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Donegal and Dublin

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

Abbey Hotel

R267

Loch Altan

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Service and Comfort on the bus from Donegal to Dublin

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

FAQs about the Donegal to Dublin bus

How much does a Donegal Dublin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 4h 8m to reach Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dublin.

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

Every day, the Donegal to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 56 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Donegal to Dublin is offered by Expressway and takes 3h 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Donegal to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Donegal starts at 1:00 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 Donegal to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Donegal for Dublin starts at 7:00 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 Donegal Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Donegal to Dublin, 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 Donegal and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Donegal and Dublin 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 Donegal to Dublin 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 Donegal Dublin 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 Donegal Dublin 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 Donegal to Dublin on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Donegal and to Dublin

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