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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €270 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €50 - €270.

How far is it from Bridgend to Donegal?

The distance between Bridgend and Donegal is 565 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 13m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Bridgend to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 311+ hotels available in Donegal.

Bridgend to Donegal - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bridgend to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 40m
€53–265
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
16h 13m
€155–278
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
17h 6m
Train, ferry, bus via Rosslare Harbour
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus 740
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
17h 15m
€108–242
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 6m
€75–212
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 27m
€94–254
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 39m
€79–178
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 33m
€85–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 53m
€169–463

Bridgend to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

16h 13mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bridgend to Donegal.

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Distance: 564.6 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bridgend to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Donegal via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 16h 13m.

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