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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to England is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to England is to bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £30 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and England?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to England. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Westminster Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Donegal to England?

The distance between Donegal and England is 451 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to England without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 44m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Donegal to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to England bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to England bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near England?

There are 21591+ hotels available in England.

Donegal to England - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Donegal to England by bus, plane, ferry, 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 City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LDY - LHR
5h 58m
£111–282
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
5h 15m
£34–306
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
13h 44m
£125–240
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
14h 51m
£138–310
Bus, car ferry, train
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
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
15h 56m
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
6h 36m
£40–160
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
7h 50m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
8h 8m
£49–143
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
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 Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
8h 22m
£58–138
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
8h 20m
£55–142
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)plane BFS - BRS
8h 39m
£58–138
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
21h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Londoncar
11h 34m
£147–408

Donegal to England by bus, foot, ferry, train, and subway

26Weekly Services

13h 44mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.1 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to England. 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 London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, then take the subway to Charing Cross station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Charing Cross station via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and Euston station in around 13h 44m.

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