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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Donegal is to train and ferry and bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €50 - €350.

How far is it from Chester to Donegal?

The distance between Chester and Donegal is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 17m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Chester to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

Chester to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Donegal by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
11h 17m
€71–152
Fly Liverpool to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
6h 50m
€51–341
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
12h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
8h 41m
€110–411
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
7h 25m
€64–190
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
11h 53m
€78–148
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
7h 21m
€60–205
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 1m
€72–189
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 48m
€70–171
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 48m
€73–199
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 28m
€82–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 29m
€75–200

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

26Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Donegal.

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Distance: 489.2 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Donegal via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz Road in around 12h 18m.

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