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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €240 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Donegal via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.

How far is it from Grantham to Donegal?

The distance between Grantham and Donegal is 688 km.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Grantham to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Donegal bus from?

Grantham to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Grantham to Donegal bus arrive?

Grantham to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 298+ hotels available in Donegal.

Grantham to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Grantham to Donegal by plane, bus, train, busferry, car ferry, 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 East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
8h 4m
€87–276
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
9h 8m
€69–231
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry
6. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
17h 57m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
18h 44m
€106–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Grantham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
9h 38m
€147–220
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 46m
€88–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
9h 27m
€130–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 54m
€78–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
11h 4m
€96–319
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
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
22h 56m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Boots to Central Bus Station1
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgow
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
6. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
24h 42m

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Distance: 688 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Grantham to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Nottingham, walk to Broad Marsh Bus Station, take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grantham to Donegal via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 17h 57m.

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