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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Donegal is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €60 - €90 and takes 18h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 7h and costs €90 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Donegal?

The distance between Birmingham and Donegal is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 36m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Birmingham to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Donegal bus from?

Birmingham to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where does the Birmingham to Donegal bus arrive?

Birmingham to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 342+ hotels available in Donegal.

Birmingham to Donegal - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Birmingham to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h
€52–157
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
13h 36m
€117–213
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
14h 19m
€135–222
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 Bus to Donegalbus 30
18h 37m
€61–86
Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 24m
€93–233
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 14m
€69–186
Fly Birmingham Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
7h
€91–182
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 17m
€70–234
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h
€133–450
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 30m
€175–483
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 49m
€102–250
Train, ferry, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
14h 21m
€123–211
Bus, bus and ferry via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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 Bus to Donegalbus 30
19h 52m
€78–117
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
9h 28m
€146–435

Birmingham to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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13h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.6 km
Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Donegal via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Airport Zone 12 in around 13h 36m.

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