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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €160 - €400.

How far is it from Gloucester to Donegal?

The distance between Gloucester and Donegal is 641 km.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Donegal without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 15h 34m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Gloucester to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 341+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

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

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 10m
€72–201
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
15h 34m
€118–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gloucester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
10h 13m
€139–447
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 4m
€83–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 22m
€168–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 43m
€81–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 42m
€103–239
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 32m
€90–201
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
9h 43m
€112–316
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
18h 24m
€131–242

Gloucester to Donegal by bus, foot, train, ferry, and tram

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15h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Donegal.

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Distance: 640.8 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Donegal via Country Bus Station, Hereford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 15h 34m.

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