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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Southampton is to bus and train and fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs £75 - £240.

How far is it from Donegal to Southampton?

The distance between Donegal and Southampton is 420 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Southampton without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 40m and costs £220 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Donegal to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1901+ hotels available in Southampton.

Donegal to Southampton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Donegal to Southampton by bus, plane, ferry, train, 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 to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
7h 46m
£75–232
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
cheapest
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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
8h 5m
£73–273
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
17h 40m
£220–345
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar
11h 56m
£152–419
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 55m
£128–373
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 17m
£116–326
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 58m
£89–215
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
5. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 7m
£73–178
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
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 Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 46m
£103–250
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 Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
19h 17m
£155–544

Donegal to Southampton by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

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17h 40mAverage Duration

£220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Southampton.

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Distance: 418 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Southampton. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Southampton Central via Dublin Busáras, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 17h 40m.

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