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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Stirling is to bus and train and fly which costs £65 - £160 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Stirling is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Bus Station via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Donegal to Stirling?

The distance between Donegal and Stirling is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Stirling without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Donegal to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Stirling bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Stirling bus arrive?

Donegal to Stirling bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 620+ hotels available in Stirling.

Donegal to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Donegal to Stirling by bus, plane, train, 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 to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
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 Stirlingtrain
5h 47m
£94–236
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
7h 58m
£63–168
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 Stationbus X36 / ...
12h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Stirlingcar
6h 30m
£75–298
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
8h 2m
£72–191
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
8h 20m
£76–168
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
8h 16m
£69–155
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 23m
£71–237
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 Stirlingtrain
12h 46m

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

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Stirling.

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Stirling. 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, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Bus Station via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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