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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Donegal Abbey Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Perth to Donegal?

The distance between Perth and Donegal is 499 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Perth to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Donegal bus from?

Perth to Donegal bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where does the Perth to Donegal bus arrive?

Perth to Donegal bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 306+ hotels available in Donegal.

Perth to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Perth 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 5m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 57m
€72–192
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
13h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
7h 4m
€102–280
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
6h 13m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 10m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
7h 9m
€104–392
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 24m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 56m
€79–240
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
13h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
14h 21m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Perth to Donegal.

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Distance: 499.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Enniskillen Bus Station in around 13h 45m.

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