There are 14 ways to get from Donegal to Brighton by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry
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Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LDY - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 39m£111–303Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
7h 58m£54–196Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
- Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
15h 26m£147–255Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
- Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
16h 26m£129–230Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
24h 6mBus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
8h 12m£74–198Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
8h 17m£56–200Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
9h 48m£104–358Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
9h 38m£72–195Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
8h 46m£96–297Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
- Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
9h 41m£76–219Bus, bus and ferry via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
- Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
25h 43mBus, train, ferry via Cherbourg-Octeville
- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
- Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
- Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain
38h 40m£89–674Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Drive from Cairnryan to Brightoncar
12h 42m£166–252
Donegal to Brighton by bus, foot, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Brighton is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Brighton is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs £110 - £310.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at St Peter's Church via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Donegal and Brighton is 504 miles.
The best way to get from Donegal to Brighton without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 26m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Donegal to Brighton, including transfers.
Donegal to Brighton bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Brighton bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Enniskillen station.
There are 1753+ hotels available in Brighton.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Brighton, England?
There is no direct connection from Donegal to Brighton. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Brighton via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–140
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–110
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £22–110
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–110
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £23–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £23–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £19–110
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £19–110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–140
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–210
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–410
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–85
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £16–23
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £39–41
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Chichester to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–440
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £65–110
- Passenger Car
- £85–420
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £160–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +353 21 427 7801
- reservations@brittanyferries.ie
- Website
- brittanyferries.ie
Ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–180
- Website
- Brittany Ferries
Ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- contactcentre@brittanyferries.gg
- Website
- condorferries.co.uk
Ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- https://www.condorferries.co.uk/
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