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How to get fromDonegal to Bristolby bus, plane, ferry, train, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Donegal to Bristol by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    7h 16m
    £43–142

  2. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CFN - BRS
    11h 4m
    £38–182

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 18m
    £165–443

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    16h 18m
    £167–450

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    19h 55m

  6. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    7h 35m
    £46–120

  7. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    7h 40m
    £52–173

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    9h 9m
    £60–213

  9. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 27m
    £162–270

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Bristolcar car
    10h 45m
    £141–398

Donegal to Bristol by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Bedminster Parade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Bristol Temple Meads via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 15h 18m.

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