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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Aberdeen is to bus and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Aberdeen is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Donegal to Aberdeen?

The distance between Donegal and Aberdeen is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Donegal to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Aberdeen bus from?

Donegal to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Donegal to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Donegal to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Donegal to Aberdeen by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
8h 32m
£68–181
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CFN - ABZ
10h 40m
£58–242
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
14h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
8h 28m
£101–332
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
8h 21m
£106–253
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 35m
£69–218
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 31m
£65–180
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
14h 15m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
15h 32m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

36Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 457.9 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Aberdeen. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Union Square Bus Station via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 14m.

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