How to get from Dublin to Ardara by bus?

By bus

To get from Dublin to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X30 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Donegal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 293 bus and finally take the 991 bus from Killybegs station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min.

400min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 293293
Bus - 991991
Walk to Ardara
Leaves from Dublin Busáras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    215 min
  • 4
    Bus - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    Malin More
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killybegs
    ID 141281
    35 min
  • 6
    Bus - 991991
    Wait for bus
    991
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ardara
    Walk to
    Ardara
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 30, 293 and 991

To get from Dublin to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Donegal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 293 bus and finally take the 991 bus from Killybegs station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 293293
Bus - 991991
Walk to Ardara
Leaves from Dublin Busáras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    240 min
  • 4
    Bus - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    Malin More
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killybegs
    ID 141281
    35 min
  • 6
    Bus - 991991
    Wait for bus
    991
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ardara
    Walk to
    Ardara
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Ardara

The distance between Dublin, Ireland and Ardara, Ireland is approximately 295.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Ardara by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dublin

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Mabbot Street.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • Mabbot Street
  • Talbot Street
  • North Strand Road

Public transit stations close to Ardara, Ireland

Ardara is located at Ardara, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ardara.

Bus stations close to Ardara:

  • Ardara

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 30, 293 and 991

To get from Dublin to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Donegal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 293 bus and finally take the 991 bus from Killybegs station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 293293
Bus - 991991
Walk to Ardara
Leaves from Dublin Busáras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    240 min
  • 4
    Bus - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    Malin More
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killybegs
    ID 141281
    35 min
  • 6
    Bus - 991991
    Wait for bus
    991
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ardara
    Walk to
    Ardara
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Ardara?

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Bus line X30, Bus line 293, Bus line 991.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin to Ardara?

    The alternative route takes 490 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 293, Bus line 991.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Ardara in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin to Ardara in Ireland?

    The X30 bus line goes from Dublin Busáras station near Dublin to Donegal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Donegal station near Ardara in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Ardara in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin and Ardara in Ireland by bus is about 6 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin to get to Ardara in Ireland?

    Get on the X30 bus from the Dublin Busáras stop near Dublin in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin and Ardara in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Donegal stop, which is closest to Ardara in Ireland.

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