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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €90 - €250 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs €100 - €240.

How far is it from Southampton to Donegal?

The distance between Southampton and Donegal is 674 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 34m and costs €200 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Southampton to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 355+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or busferry

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

Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 26m
€88–285
Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 38m
€82–277
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
17h 34m
€202–366
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Drive from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Donegalcar
19h
€180–350
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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
22h 53m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 20m
€160–436
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 4m
€90–248
Fly Southampton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOU - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
8h 18m
€108–240
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
8h 56m
€128–527
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 21m
€113–273
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 53m
€105–324
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 49m
€182–483

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

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17h 34mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Donegal.

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Distance: 673.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Donegal via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 17h 34m.

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