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There are 11 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
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    7h 15m
    £48–142

  2. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeCFN - BRS
    8h 38m
    £38–192

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    15h 21m
    £178–270

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollytrainRe / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
    5. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    16h 23m
    £152–321

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Bristolcar
    10h 56m
    £116–161

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

    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 Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    7h 15m
    £49–140

  7. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    7h 19m
    £51–183

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    9h 5m
    £67–219

  9. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    9h 5m
    £71–227

  10. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    9h 46m
    £88–256

  11. Bus, ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    15h 28m
    £172–348

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest 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 Busáras, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 15h 21m.

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