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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €55 - €190.

How far is it from Bristol to Donegal?

The distance between Bristol and Donegal is 579 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 14m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bristol to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 314+ hotels available in Donegal.

Bristol to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 7m
€58–182
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
15h 14m
€200–441
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
16h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
10h 45m
€164–457
Fly Bristol Airport to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane BRS - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus
9h 27m
€87–324
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 40m
€62–148
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 18m
€137–476
Fly Bristol Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 34m
€68–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 55m
€72–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 5m
€90–331
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
16h 8m
€181–291

Bristol to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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15h 14mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Donegal.

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Distance: 579.2 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Donegal via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 15h 14m.

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