What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Donegal is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €90 - €130 and takes 22h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs €150 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Brampton Road and arriving at Donegal via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Donegal?

The distance between East Midlands and Donegal is 711 km.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 10m and costs €90 - €130.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Donegal?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from East Midlands to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Donegal bus from?

East Midlands to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Donegal bus arrive?

East Midlands to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 340+ hotels available in Donegal.

East Midlands to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from East Midlands to Donegal by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 46m
€149–314
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
22h 10m
€91–127
Train, bus, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Donegalcar
19h 50m
€206–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from East Midlands to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
9h 54m
€147–437
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 36m
€125–266
Fly East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 14m
€150–509
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 37m
€132–291
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 58m
€159–310
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 58m
€152–302
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
6. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
11h 10m
€137–341
Fly East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EMA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 32m
€152–273
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 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
23h 18m
€108–166

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Donegal.

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Distance: 711.1 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from East Midlands to Donegal. However, you can take the taxi to Melton Mowbray, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Donegal via Grantham, Newcastle, Newcastle Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, New Street, and Magherafelt Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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