What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €240 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Donegal?

The distance between Aberdeen and Donegal is 738 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Donegal?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Aberdeen to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Donegal bus from?

Aberdeen to Donegal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Donegal bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Donegal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.

Aberdeen to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Aberdeen to Donegal by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 35m
€80–231
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 30m
€71–306
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
15h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
8h 30m
€125–188
Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 7m
€127–272
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Donegal Airport (CFN)ABZ - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
13h 10m
€96–398
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 23m
€86–226
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 27m
€91–294
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 38m
€86–254
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 37m
€94–302
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
15h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
15h 58m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 4mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Donegal.

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Distance: 737.7 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Donegal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 15h 18m.

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