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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Belfast is to bus via Londonderry County Borough which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Nelson Street Bus Lane via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Donegal to Belfast?

The distance between Donegal and Belfast is 123 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Donegal to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Donegal to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Belfast is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Donegal to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Belfast.

Donegal to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Belfast by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
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 / ...
3h 40m
Bus via Londonderry County Borough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Drumahoe Park and Ride to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
5h 14m
£19–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
4h 35m
£23–40
Drive 104 mi
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar 104 mi
2h 2m
£26–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Belfast.

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Distance: 122.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Nelson Street Bus Lane via Foyle Street Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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