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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Donegal is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Donegal?

The distance between Heathrow and Donegal is 742 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 20h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Heathrow to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Donegal bus from?

Heathrow to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

Heathrow to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
4h 57m
€75–222
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
7h 57m
€61–199
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 594
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
20h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 19m
€171–458
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
5h 56m
€80–197
Fly London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
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
5h 21m
€97–258
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
7h 33m
€88–371
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
20h 48m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
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
21h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
23h 16m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Donegal.

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Distance: 742.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Donegal. However, you can fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Donegal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 20h 21m.

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