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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €410 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 57m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 15 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Inverness to Donegal?

The distance between Inverness and Donegal is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Inverness to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Donegal bus from?

Inverness to Donegal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Donegal bus arrive?

Inverness to Donegal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 351+ hotels available in Donegal.

Inverness to Donegal - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Donegal by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 58m
€125–279
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
12h 3m
€111–328
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
15h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
8h 57m
€124–402
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 54m
€147–438
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
12h 2m
€122–356
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
11h 33m
€199–383
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
16h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
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
16h 33m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Donegal.

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Donegal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 15, and Enniskillen in around 15h 52m.

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