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 €75 - €120 and takes 5h 27m.

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 27m and costs €75 - €120.

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 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Ayr to Donegal?

The distance between Ayr and Donegal is 373 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 which takes 10h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m 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 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Ayr to Donegal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Donegal by busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
10h 12m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
5h 27m
€76–118
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
11h 19m
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
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
11h 21m
€98–144

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 373.3 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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 2, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Donegal via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 11h 19m.

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