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 7h 11m.

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 5h 1m and costs £70 - £290.

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 235 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 6h 20m 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 1387+ 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 Donegal Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CFN - GLA
6h 20m
£93–212
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
7h 11m
£48–140
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 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 8m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
12h 30m
£89–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
6h 13m
£74–110
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
5h 1m
£73–288
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 39m
£61–173
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
7h 34m
£57–130
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
7h 15m
£56–183
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
11h 54m

Donegal Airport (CFN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Scotland.

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 An Clochán Liath, take the line 966 bus to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, walk to Donegal Airport (CFN) 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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