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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €320 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 10h 15m and costs €60 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Donegal via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 26m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Donegal?

The distance between Cornwall and Donegal is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Cornwall to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Donegal bus from?

Cornwall to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Donegal bus arrive?

Cornwall to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.

Cornwall to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cornwall 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
10h 15m
€63–320
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
25h 32m
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
27h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cornwall to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
13h 7m
€173–239
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Donegal Airport (CFN)NQY - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
12h 24m
€105–392
Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
11h 36m
€116–420
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
12h 19m
€93–314
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
12h 31m
€95–305
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
14h 14m
€96–464
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
33h 26m

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Donegal.

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Distance: 615.2 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Cornwall to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Community Hospital, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 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 Roundabout to Donegal via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 25h 32m.

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