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 - €210 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 27m and costs €130 - €310.

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 41m.

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 38m 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 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

Aberdeen to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 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)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 35m
€83–202
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 29m
€60–426
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
15h 38m
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 28m
€119–393
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
12h
€106–447
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 27m
€132–306
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 43m
€74–226
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 47m
€77–254
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
11h
€95–293
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
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 41m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
16h 25m

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

18Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest 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 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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 15h 38m.

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