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 £90 - £350 and takes 8h 57m.

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 8h 45m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

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 15h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m 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 Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Inverness.

Donegal to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 8 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
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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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
8h 45m
£105–252
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
8h 57m
£92–349
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
15h 4m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 59m
£133–378
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
11h 12m
£166–345
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
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 busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
15h 28m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
16h 18m
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Perth
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
16h 35m

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: 8h 45m

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 Bus Station Stance 3 via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 4m.

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