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How to get fromMelbourne to Donegalby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Donegal by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    31h 20m
    €473–1,957

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    34h 3m
    €327–868

  3. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane MEL - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    38h
    €727–1,933

  4. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane MEL - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    33h 30m
    €506–1,338

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    34h 12m
    €596–2,466

  6. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus bus
    34h 31m
    €585–1,742

  7. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus bus
    37h 2m

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    39h 23m
    €538–2,308

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration27h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal.

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