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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs €70 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Donegal?

The distance between Nottingham and Donegal is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 28m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Nottingham to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Donegal bus from?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 355+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Nottingham 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 East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
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
7h 22m
€74–373
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 26m
€58–178
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe 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 28m
€127–228
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
15h 9m
€144–247
Bus, bus and ferry
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
19h 57m
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
8h 43m
€87–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 31m
€100–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
10h 5m
€123–270
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
10h 6m
€112–243
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
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
10h 31m
€130–274
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
8h 38m
€117–203
Train, ferry, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
15h 13m
€151–257
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
9h 31m
€141–424

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

52Weekly Services

14h 28mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Donegal.

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Distance: 654.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Donegal via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 14h 28m.

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