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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €85 - €220 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Donegal via Newhall Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

How far is it from Oxford to Donegal?

The distance between Oxford and Donegal is 817 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 57m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Oxford to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Donegal bus from?

Oxford to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Oxford to Donegal bus arrive?

Oxford to Donegal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 352+ hotels available in Donegal.

Oxford to Donegal - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
7h 36m
€159–442
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 51m
€87–213
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford 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 57m
€158–260
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford 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 50m
€175–279
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street 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
21h 17m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 12m
€117–463
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 21m
€124–265
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 51m
€116–411
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 11m
€99–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 32m
€140–520
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 11m
€123–321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
10h 48m
€163–456

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

26Weekly Services

14h 57mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Donegal. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Donegal via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 14h 57m.

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