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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Donegal is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €45 - €70 and takes 17h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs €65 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Leeds to Donegal?

The distance between Leeds and Donegal is 554 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 13m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Leeds to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Donegal bus from?

Leeds to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 343+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Leeds to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 6m
€50–150
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
14h 13m
€118–203
Train, bus, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Donegalcar
16h 42m
€135–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
8h 36m
€122–401
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 25m
€82–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
7h 24m
€66–348
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 18m
€94–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 18m
€87–209
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 20m
€77–269
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 46m
€96–241
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 51m
€116–276
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station 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 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
17h 19m
€50–69
Bus, bus and ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
18h 44m
€57–101

Leeds to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

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14h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds to Donegal via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 14h 13m.

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