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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Scotland is to bus and train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Enniskillen Bus Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Donegal to Scotland?

The distance between Donegal and Scotland is 190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Donegal to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Scotland bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Scotland.

Donegal to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Donegal to Scotland by bus, plane, busferry, train, car ferry, 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 Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
4h 57m
£73–308
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liath
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)CFN - GLA
6h 16m
£48–202
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
11h 8m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
4. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
11h 47m
£89–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgow
6h 12m
£74–110
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
6h 47m
£48–140
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
7h 16m
£63–183
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
7h 12m
£57–125
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
6h 52m
£56–183
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
11h 32m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Scotland.

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Scotland. 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Glasgow Buchanan via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 2, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 11h 8m.

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