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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €150 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 24m and costs €100 - €150.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Donegal?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Donegal is 686 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 58m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Aberystwyth to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Aberystwyth to Donegal - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Donegal by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
14h 58m
€120–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 59m
€86–282
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
16h 13m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
16h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
8h 24m
€107–146
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 42m
€92–266
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
5. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 21m
€143–401

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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57 minAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.2 km
Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Donegal via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz Road in around 16h 13m.

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