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How to get fromAberystwyth to Letterkennyby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Letterkenny by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus32
    15h 4m
    €142–209

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    10h 8m
    €85–247

  3. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus32
    16h 13m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Letterkennycar
    8h 27m
    €107–150

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus32
    16h 17m

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
    10h 46m
    €87–244

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    5. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    10h 38m
    €89–260

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeLPL - BHD
    5. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    10h 38m
    €106–328

Aberystwyth to Letterkenny by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Letterkenny, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Letterkenny. 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 3Arena, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Letterkenny Bus Station via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Bodelis, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 16h 13m.

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