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How to get fromHeathrow to Donegalby plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus bus
    4h 57m
    €73–359

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus bus
    7h 57m
    €59–325

  3. Train, bus, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Donegalcar car
    21h 23m
    €168–249

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    42h 45m
    €503–845

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar car
    11h 19m
    €177–481

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    6h 1m
    €82–267

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LHR - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    5h 21m
    €124–348

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    7h 10m
    €104–420

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus bus 30
    22h 44m
    €93–167

  10. Bus, bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus 64
    23h 31m
    €82–120

Heathrow to Donegal by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Donegal. However, you can fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Donegal via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, Newcastle Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, New Street, and Magherafelt Bus Station in around 21h 23m.

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