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

The cheapest way to get from London to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €200 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €310.

How far is it from London to Donegal?

The distance between London and Donegal is 716 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from London to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 312+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 12 ways to get from London 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 London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best
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
6h 35m
€106–303
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
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 34m
€57–195
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
13h 35m
€160–310
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
14h 36m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 4m
€110–340
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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
7h 11m
€90–287
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 25m
€104–264
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 47m
€127–323
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
8h 47m
€96–371
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 1m
€69–181
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 15m
€75–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 34m
€171–468

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

26Weekly Services

13h 35mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Donegal via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 13h 35m.

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