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

The cheapest way to get from York to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 29m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between York and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Donegal via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from York to Donegal?

The distance between York and Donegal is 593 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Donegal without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 15h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from York to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Donegal bus from?

York to Donegal bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where does the York to Donegal bus arrive?

York to Donegal bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.

York to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from York to Donegal by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 59m
€59–174
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
6. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
15h 15m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
16h 48m
€107–183
Bus, bus and ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
6. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
19h 23m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 16m
€89–263
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 53m
€90–258
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 53m
€81–220
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
9h 33m
€135–287
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 6m
€105–235
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 40m
€83–243
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
20h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
8h 29m
€126–189

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 593.5 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between York, England and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from York to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Harrogate, walk to Hgte Bus Stn Stand 7, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 York to Donegal via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 15h 15m.

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