Getting to Bundoran
Bundoran is a lot closer than you think and very easy to access! Located at Donegal’s most southerly point we’re the first stop as you enter the county from Sligo and Leitrim on the main N15 Sligo to Donegal road – the gateway to Donegal from the South!
If you’re new to driving in Ireland, check out this great guide from Liberty Insurance which will tell you all you need to know!
Travelling to Ireland from the UK – Brexit.
Visiting Ireland on a UK licence:
UK visitors to Ireland are not affected, there is no reason that you will not be able to drive in Ireland with your existing driving licence. You will not be required to carry an International Driving Permit with you in order to drive here, just ensure to carry your UK driving licence with you.
Motor Insurance and Green Cards (Proof of insurance):
Drivers from the UK, including Northern Ireland, may now drive in Ireland and elsewhere in the EU, without a Green Card as proof of motor insurance.
This comes from the European Commission decision to allow UK and Montenegro enter the Green Card Free Circulation zone, as permitted under Article 8.2 of the EU Motor Insurance Directive. This came into effect on 2 August 2021. .
Green Cards are also not required by Irish drivers driving in Northern Ireland or Great Britain.
For up to date details check the government website or get specific travel information from Ireland.com
Useful information on the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the UK is also available from Citizen’s Information
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Approximate Distances
Dublin 128 miles/205 km 2.5 Hours
Belfast 112 miles/180 km 2 Hours
Sligo 26 miles/41 km 30 Mins
Knock 69 miles/111 km 70 mins
Galway 112 miles/180 km 2 Hours
Shannon 161 miles/258km 3 Hours
By Car
Bundoran can be reached by the following routes:
From Dublin via Cavan, Enniskillen N3
From Dublin via Sligo N4 – N15
From Galway via Sligo N17 – N15
From Belfast via Enniskillen M1 – A4 – A46
Plan your route with the AA Routeplanner
By Coach
Regular services operate to/from Bundoran offering connections to Dublin, Galway and Belfast. The operator’s website or social media should be consulted before making any journeys.
Bus Eireann Route 64 (Derry/Galway) – Timetable
Bus Eireann Route 480 (Derry/Sligo) – Timetable
Bus Eireann Route 30 and X30 (Dublin/Donegal) – Timetable
Ulsterbus (Pettigo/Enniskillen) Service 194b – Timetable
Bus Feda Galway to Donegal – Timetable
Local Link Bus services – Please be aware that Bus Éireann Expressway Services stops (Routes 64 and 480) are at either end of the town (West End opposite old Hire & Sell Shop and East End near Goodies Coffee Shop) BUT the local link (TFI) service stops at different locations in the resort most notably the local Bundoran Tourist Office on the Bridge and/or near the Holyrood Hotel opposite depending on which direction you are going. This includes the Feda O’Donnell Donegal – Galway – Donegal routes. Bus Eireann does NOT stop at the Local Link pick up and drop off points.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Sligo, which has frequent services to/from Dublin. Current timetable here.
By Air
Nearest airports are at Donegal (Carrickfinn), City of Derry and Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), Belfast International and George Best Belfast City Airport are only 2½ hours away and Dublin International Airport is only 3 hours away. Check out this guide to Dublin Airport
Local Link (Timetables and Services are updated regularly so check Local Link)
Route 983 – Kinlough – Bundoran – Ballyshannon – Always check for updated Timetables
Sligo to Ballyshannon via Bundoran
Ballyshannon to Sligo via Bundoran
New fare structure – Sligo to Ballyshannon from Monday October 16th 2023.
Donegal Town to Ballyshannon via Rossnowlagh & Return
