What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to County Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to County Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to County Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to County Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €120.

How far is it from Ayr to County Donegal?

The distance between Ayr and County Donegal is 340 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to County Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to County Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to County Donegal?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Ayr to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 161+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Ayr to County Donegal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to County Donegal by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
9h 22m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to County Donegalcar
5h 11m
€75–113
Bus and ferry, bus via Aughnacloy
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Ballygawley Park and Ridebus 261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
9h 34m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain 1_Gc->Ly
10h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to County Donegal.

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Distance: 339.9 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to County Donegal. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 7, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station, then take the taxi to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to County Donegal via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 5h 11m.

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