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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Donegal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Donegal is 499 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough which takes 13h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Donegal bus from?

Edinburgh to Donegal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Donegal bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Donegal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Edinburgh to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Donegal by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or train

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 Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
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 9m
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 18m
€55–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
6h 55m
€98–143
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 17m
€67–191
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
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 25m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
13h 51m
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 35m
€69–200
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 31m
€65–152
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 9m
€84–216
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 7m
€104–428

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 499.3 km
Duration: 13h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Donegal. However, you can 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 vehicle from Edinburgh to Donegal via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 6h 55m.

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