What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €90 - €360 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs €160 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and County Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to County Donegal. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Derry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to County Donegal?

The distance between Edinburgh and County Donegal is 488 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to County Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal?

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to County Donegal bus from?

Edinburgh to County Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to County Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 181+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Edinburgh to County Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to County Donegal by train, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, plane, or taxi

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

Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re
5. Drive from Londonderry to County Donegalcar
12h 4m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkennybus
3. Take the taxi from ATU Letterkenny to County Donegaltaxi
5h 39m
€87–444
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street 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 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
12h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to County Donegalcar
6h 44m
€93–355
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
7h 37m
€101–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
7h 42m
€108–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
8h 29m
€96–226
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkennybus
4. Take the taxi from ATU Letterkenny to County Donegaltaxi
6h 25m
€149–360
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Donegal Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane GLA - CFN
3. Take the taxi from Donegal-Airport-CFN to County Donegaltaxi
4h 55m
€168–337
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
8h 18m
€109–241

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Distance: 488.3 km
Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to County Donegal. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to York Street, take the train to Londonderry, then drive to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to County Donegal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Derry Bus Station, and Letterkenny Bus in around 12h 38m.

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