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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €65 - €220 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs €110 - €280.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Donegal?

The distance between Cheltenham and Donegal is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Donegal without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 15h 58m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Cheltenham to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

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

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

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 47m
€68–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 15m
€67–216
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Station445
2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal30
15h 58m
€150–245
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
17h 36m
€95–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
10h 16m
€160–238
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 39m
€155–485
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
7h 48m
€119–280
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 25m
€85–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 25m
€72–183
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
9h 25m
€135–358

Cheltenham to Donegal by bus, foot, train, ferry, and tram

18Weekly Services

15h 58mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.5 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Donegal via Country Bus Station, Hereford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 15h 58m.

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