Getting There
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Coaches for €35 to Seasessions from Dublin available at details belowTelephone: 074 9135201
Fax: 074 9135960
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Bus Eireann Travel Specials to Seasessions
Thank you for choosing to travel with Bus Eireann. Please see below fares and information lists to bring you safely to the Bundoran Sea Sesssions Festival. Please book online at www.buseireann.ie
Book online at www.buseireann.ie
Tip! Book your bus fare online as you will receive a 10% discount.
If travelling from DUBLIN:
Take the Route 30 bus from Bus Aras to BALLYSHANNON
| Departing | Arriving Ballyshannon |
|---|---|
| 07.00a.m | 10.55a.m |
| 09.30a.m | 13.25p.m |
| 11.30a.m | 15.25p.m |
| 13.00p.m | 16.55p.m |
| 15.00p.m | 18.55p.m |
| 17.00p.m | 20.55p.m |
FARES: Adult Return €27.90 Student return €24.75
Monday Departure times from Bundoran return to Dublin:
| Festival Shuttle Departing | Arrive Ballyshannon | Departure Ballyshannon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00a.m | 09.10a.m | 09.25a.m | |
| 11.00a.m | 11.10a.m | 11.25a.m | |
| 13.00p.m | 13.10p.m | 13.25p.m | |
| 15.00p.m | 15.10p.m | 15.25p.m | |
| 16.50p.m | 17.00p.m | 17.10p.m |
Tip! If you have to get back on Sunday night, don’t worry you can still enjoy the final night and catch one of our late night/early morning departures from Ballyshannon and snooze on the bus to Dublin! Buses will leave Ballyshannon at 02.25a.m, 05.25a.m (book local taxi from Bundoran to bring you to the Ballyshannon bus station)
TRAIN and Bus Eireann links from DUBLIN:
Take the train from Dublin to Sligo and take the Route 64 Derry bus to Bundoran on arrival in Sligo. Bus journey time to Bundoran 35 minutes
| From Connolly Station | Arrival Times in Sligo | Bus Departure |
|---|---|---|
| 09.05a.m | 12.10p.m | 13.30p.m |
| 11.05a.m | 14.10p.m | 15.00p.m |
| 13.05p.m | 16.10p.m | 17.10p.m |
| 15.05p.m | 18.10p.m | 19.05p.m |
The Adult Return Train Fare to Sligo is €44.00
The Student Return Train Fare to Sligo is €32.00
Tip! See www.irishrail.ie you might be lucky and get a cheaper fare
The Adult Return Bus fare from Sligo to Bundoran is €13.95
The Student Return Bus Fare from Sligo to Bundoran is €11.25
Monday Bus and Rail Connections from Bundoran:
| Bus Departure | Bus Arrival in Sligo | Train Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| 07.40a.m | 07.45a.m | 09.00a.m |
| 09.05a.m | 09.45a.m | 11.00a.m |
| 11.05a.m | 11.45a.m | 13.00p.m |
| 13.05p.m | 13.45p.m | 15.00p.m |
If travelling from GALWAY Bus Station:
Take the route 64 Derry bus from Galway Bus Station. The departure and arrival times on Friday from Galway will be:
| DEPARTING | ARRIVE BUNDORAN | RETURN BUS MON |
|---|---|---|
| 08.45a.m | 12.15p.m | 07.15a.m |
| 10.30a.m | 14.00p.m | 09.05a.m |
| 12.00noon | 15.30p.m | 11.05a.m |
| 14.10p.m | 11.45a.m | 13.05p.m |
| 16.00p.m | 17.40p.m | 17.05p.m |
| 18.10p.m | 19.35p.m |
FARES: Adult Return €31.50 Student Return €25.65
Bus Station Contact Numbers:
Dublin: 01 8366111 Sligo: 071 91 60066 Galway: 091 562000
Travel Directions from Dublin
Bundoran is a 3 hour drive from Dublin. If you are driving from Dublin take the N4 to Sligo, and then on to Bundoran, via the N15 from Sligo. You can also take the N3 from Dublin to Cavan and then on to Enniskillen and Bundoran. You can take the N3 or N4 exits from the M50 (Dublin's main ring road).
Buses run regularly from Dublin to Ballyshannon (Donegal service), which is just 4 miles from Bundoran, with bus connections. You can get the Ballyshannon bus from Dublin Airport or from the city centre bus terminal (Bus Aras).
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You can fly from Dublin to Sligo - 30 mins from Bundoran aerarann.com
You can also fly from Dublin to Donegal airport (Carrickfin) - 90mins from Bundoran
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Travel Directions from Galway
Galway is 2.5 hour drive via the N17 to Sligo and then the N15 to Bundoran.
If travelling by bus from Galway take the Derry Express, which passes through Bundoran.
If you are arriving in Knock airport the Derry-Galway bus stops at the airport.
There is no train service between Galway and Sligo.
Travel Directions from Sligo
Sligo is just 30 miles away. Driving from Sligo to Bundoran takes about 30 minutes via the N15. It is a good road but can be busy.
There are buses from Sligo to Bundoran. You can get on the Galway to Derry express, which passes through Bundoran.
Travel Directions from Belfast
Bundoran is a 2.5 hour drive from Belfast. Take the M1 from the city and then the A4 to Enniskillen and on to Bundoran. You can also go via Omagh on the A5 and on to Kesh (A32), Belleek and Bundoran.
There are buses from Belfast to Bundoran, via Enniskillen.
Buses from N.Ireland with Ulsterbus: www.translink.co.uk
You can fly into Belfast from many international destinations and also from destinations within Ireland.
Belfast International Airport www.bial.co.uk
Belfast City Airport www.belfastcityairport.com
Travel Directions from Derry
Derry is 70 miles away and takes 90 minutes to drive via the N13 to Letterkenny and then the N15 to Donegal town and Bundoran.
Take the Derry to Galway bus.
It is also possible to fly into Derry from Ireland and the UK.
City of Derry Airport www.cityofderryairport.com
Travel Directions from U.K.
There are many airlines flying into Ireland from the UK. The main airlines are Aer Lingus, Ryanair, BMI, British Airways. You can also fly from Manchester to Sligo with Aer Arran.
The main airports are Dublin, Belfast, Knock and Shannon. Dublin is a 3 hour drive, Belfast 2.5 hours, Knock 1.5 hours, and Shannon 4 hours. There are bus connections to Bundoran from all airports.
There are also ferry services between Ireland and the UK.
Irish Ferries, Stena Line, P&O ferries.
Ferries sail into Dublin and Belfast. There are also ferries to Rosslare, which is 5-6 hours drive from Bundoran.
For car rentals check here: Thrifty Car Rental
Travel Directions from Europe
There are many airlines flying into Ireland from mainland Europe. Main airports are Dublin, Belfast, Shannon and Knock. See UK page for links. Good bus connections from all airports to Bundoran.
There are also ferries from France to Ireland (Irish Ferries) and many ferries from Europe to UK (P&O), and then connections to Ireland from UK. See UK page for links.
