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

The cheapest way to get from London to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 8h 54m.

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 37m and costs €120 - €330.

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 23m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from London to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ 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)LHR - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
6h 37m
€121–322
Fly London Stansted Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)STN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
7h 38m
€67–226
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
13h 23m
€165–261
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
14h 20m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
16h 48m
€115–337
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
7h 13m
€90–286
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 12m
€98–240
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 25m
€109–294
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)LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 27m
€142–363
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 40m
€69–190
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
8h 54m
€76–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
11h 2m
€153–210

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

26Weekly Services

13h 23mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 Derry Londonderry 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, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 13h 23m.

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