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 €65 - €330 and takes 5h 16m.

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 16m and costs €65 - €330.

How far is it from Ayr to County Donegal?

The distance between Ayr and County Donegal is 339 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 174+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Ayr to County Donegal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
9h 22m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to County Donegalcar
5h 16m
€68–323
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 Rail
10h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to County Donegal.

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Distance: 339.1 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 Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street 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 Larne in around 5h 16m.

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