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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €330 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Donegal via Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Ayr to Donegal?

The distance between Ayr and Donegal is 368 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 9h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Ayr to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Donegal bus from?

Ayr to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Donegal bus arrive?

Ayr to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 311+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to 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 via Londonderry County Borough
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
9h 56m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
5h 23m
€71–323
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
10h 39m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
10h 58m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 367.5 km
Duration: 9h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to 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, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Donegal via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 23m.

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