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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Donegal is to bus and fly and train which costs €65 - €180 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs €110 - €240.

How far is it from Wales to Donegal?

The distance between Wales and Donegal is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Wales to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 41m
€68–203
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 19m
€67–178
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
14h 30m
€156–266
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
15h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
11h 50m
€171–250
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
8h 37m
€110–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 23m
€75–243
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 23m
€76–235
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 4m
€68–194
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 4m
€76–222

Wales to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wales to Donegal.

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Distance: 519.8 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Donegal via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 14h 30m.

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