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How to get fromDonegal to Bristolby bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Donegal to Bristol by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    7h 21m
    £42–143

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 21m
    £140–229

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    16h 20m
    £152–241

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Bristolcar car
    10h 46m
    £142–399

  5. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    7h 35m
    £61–186

  6. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CFN - BRS
    12h 5m
    £49–207

  7. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    8h 28m
    £67–174

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    9h 11m
    £60–237

  9. Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    6h 38m
    £65–206

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 32m
    £129–213

  11. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    5. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 32m
    £125–197

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Temple Meads Stn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Bristol Temple Meads via Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 15h 21m.

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