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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Donegal is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €190 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Oban to Donegal?

The distance between Oban and Donegal is 433 km.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 15h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Oban to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Donegal bus from?

Oban to Donegal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where does the Oban to Donegal bus arrive?

Oban to Donegal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 357+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Oban to Donegal by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 3m
€111–264
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 49m
€66–183
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Londonderry County Borough
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
15h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
7h 46m
€106–374
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 18m
€74–184
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 18m
€81–222
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 36m
€73–189
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
15h 11m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
15h 35m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
15h 49m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Distance: 432.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Oban to Donegal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 15h.

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