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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £110 - £170 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Inverness is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Union Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Donegal to Inverness?

The distance between Donegal and Inverness is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Donegal to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

Donegal to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
7h 59m
£108–273
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liath
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)CFN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 14m
£63–265
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 Union StreetE8
14h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverness
9h 11m
£110–167
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 55m
£88–371
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 12m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 7m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
15h 29m
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
15h 57m
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Perth
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
16h 15m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Inverness.

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Distance: 368.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Inverness. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, walk to Derry-Londonderry, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Union Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 49m.

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