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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €240 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Donegal via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Donegal?

The distance between Cambridge and Donegal is 805 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 21h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Cambridge to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Donegal bus from?

Cambridge to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Cambridge to Donegal bus arrive?

Cambridge to Donegal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 352+ hotels available in Donegal.

Cambridge to Donegal - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Cambridge to Donegal by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or busferry

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

Fly London Stansted Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane STN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
7h 30m
€60–258
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Drive from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Donegalcar
18h 7m
€169–333
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
6. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
21h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
10h 37m
€162–454
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 12m
€66–325
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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 11m
€156–446
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 34m
€64–233
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 49m
€79–268
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 16m
€63–240
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 31m
€73–235
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LTN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 31m
€94–292
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus 64
21h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
6. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
23h 52m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Map of how to get from Cambridge to Donegal.

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Distance: 804.5 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Stansted Airport, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Donegal via King's Cross, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Ulster University Belfast, New Street, and Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop in around 18h 7m.

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