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 €70 - €120 and takes 14h 19m.

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 27m and costs €45 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

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 35m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Liverpool to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Donegal bus from?

Liverpool to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.

Liverpool to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Liverpool to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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 Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
7h 2m
€60–230
Fly Liverpool to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
6h 27m
€48–311
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
12h 35m
€125–194
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
13h 31m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
14h 19m
€71–116
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
6h 58m
€112–265
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 4m
€60–221
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 4m
€68–249
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 43m
€60–186
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
14h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
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
16h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
7h 51m
€105–142

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

26Weekly Services

12h 35mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Donegal.

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Distance: 475.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 12h 35m.

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