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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Blackpool is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs £50 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at North Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

How far is it from Donegal to Blackpool?

The distance between Donegal and Blackpool is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Blackpool without a car is to bus and train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 14h 20m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Donegal to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Blackpool bus arrive?

Donegal to Blackpool bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Donegal to Blackpool - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Donegal to Blackpool by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
8h
£105–266
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)LDY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 38m
£52–323
Bus, train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
4. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
14h 20m
£101–243
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
16h 1m
£79–150
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
5. Take the bus from Underpass to North Station42
17h 28m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
8h 46m
£67–208
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
8h 41m
£59–175
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
9h 18m
£58–220
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
9h 18m
£65–248
Bus, bus and ferry via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std828
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Station42
18h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpool
8h 17m
£100–157

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.8 mi
Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Ireland West Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Blackpool North via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 14h 20m.

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