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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs €55 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via North Approach Road, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Donegal?

The distance between Dunfermline and Donegal is 490 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough which takes 13h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Dunfermline to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Donegal bus from?

Dunfermline to Donegal bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Donegal bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Donegal bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 303+ hotels available in Donegal.

Dunfermline to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dunfermline to Donegal by bus, busferry, train, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough
best
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
13h 11m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
6h 14m
€59–271
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
13h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
6h 47m
€97–147
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 14m
€76–200
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
13h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
14h 14m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 32m
€79–219
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 28m
€74–156
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
7h 5m
€93–235
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
7h 32m
€96–358

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Donegal.

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Distance: 489.8 km
Duration: 13h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to North Approach Road, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 7, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Donegal via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 13h 40m.

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