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 - €180 and takes 10h 24m.

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 45m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

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 bus and bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough which takes 14h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Oban to Donegal bus arrive?

Oban to Donegal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 322+ hotels available in Donegal.

Oban to Donegal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Donegal by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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 Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
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 29m
€96–314
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 24m
€66–173
Bus, bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
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
14h 50m
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 45m
€105–372
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
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 37m
€71–174
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
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 36m
€81–222
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
12h 3m
€84–226
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
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 25m
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
16h 3m

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

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Distance: 433 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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 Terminal Building, 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 bus from Station Road to Donegal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 14h 50m.

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