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

The cheapest way to get from England to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between England and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Donegal via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.

How far is it from England to Donegal?

The distance between England and Donegal is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from England to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Donegal bus from?

England to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the England to Donegal bus arrive?

England to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.

England to Donegal - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from England to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
7h 2m
€60–230
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 2m
€58–167
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
14h 30m
€166–271
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
15h 27m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
17h 23m
€115–343
Fly London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
6h 53m
€123–329
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
6h 58m
€112–265
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 2m
€67–205
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 4m
€60–221
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 11m
€62–169
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 20m
€65–173
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
21h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
11h 2m
€153–210

England to Donegal by subway, train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Donegal via Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 14h 30m.

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