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 €90 - €210 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €90 - €210.

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 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

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 via Londonderry County Borough which takes 14h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Donegal bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 353+ hotels available in Donegal.

Aberdeen to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Donegal by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or busferry

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
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1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 20m
€92–208
Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Donegalcar
14h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
8h 27m
€120–394
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane ABZ - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus
10h 45m
€116–464
Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 35m
€145–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 32m
€105–296
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 57m
€117–285
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Londonderry County Borough
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
14h 35m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
15h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
15h 59m

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

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Donegal.

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Distance: 737.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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 Aberdeen Airport, 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, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Ulster University Belfast, New Street, and Magherafelt Bus Station in around 14h 23m.

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