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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Donegal is to car ferry and train and bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 14h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €330.

How far is it from Liverpool to Donegal?

The distance between Liverpool and Donegal is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 22m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Liverpool to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
7h
€56–179
Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
6h 25m
€43–330
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester 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
12h 22m
€83–181
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Chester 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
13h 24m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
14h 39m
€50–125
Fly 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
€52–194
Fly 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
€62–160
Fly 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
€65–188
Train, ferry, bus via Rhyl
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
13h
€91–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
8h 23m
€105–398

Liverpool to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Donegal.

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Distance: 475.3 km
Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Donegal via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 12h 22m.

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