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 €70 - €190 and takes 9h 25m.

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 - €290.

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 train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 10m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cheltenham to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 312+ 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
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1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 48m
€63–217
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 10m
€186–296
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 37m
€93–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
10h 19m
€160–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 38m
€140–486
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
9h 25m
€82–296
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 15m
€64–198
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 25m
€70–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
7h 48m
€116–282
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
9h 24m
€122–314

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

26Weekly Services

16h 10mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.5 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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 train from Cheltenham Spa to Donegal via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 16h 10m.

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