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 €50 - €160 and takes 8h 23m.

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 52m and costs €100 - €310.

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 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.

How far is it from England to Donegal?

The distance between England and Donegal is 720 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 41m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 314+ hotels available in Donegal.

England to Donegal - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 14 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 London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
6h 52m
€108–309
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 31m
€53–152
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
14h 41m
€161–320
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
15h 42m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 36m
€110–343
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
6h 56m
€94–257
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 22m
€60–196
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 23m
€59–203
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 23m
€54–158
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 23m
€70–241
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 40m
€62–148
Bus, bus and ferry via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
22h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
22h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 34m
€171–468

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

26Weekly Services

14h 41mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.4 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Donegal. However, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, 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, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 14h 41m.

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