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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €130 - €210 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Union Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

How far is it from Elgin to Donegal?

The distance between Elgin and Donegal is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Donegal without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 17h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Elgin to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Donegal bus from?

Elgin to Donegal bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Donegal bus arrive?

Elgin to Donegal bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 303+ hotels available in Donegal.

Elgin to Donegal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Donegal by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 58m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h
€132–318
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
17h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elgin to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
9h 27m
€135–202
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
17h 20m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 32m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

24Weekly Planes

3h 17mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Donegal.

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Distance: 825.3 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Donegal via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 17h 13m.

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