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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to County Donegal is to car ferry and drive which costs €55 - €300 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to County Donegal is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €300.

How far is it from Cairnryan to County Donegal?

The distance between Cairnryan and County Donegal is 246 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to County Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cairnryan to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 177+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Cairnryan to County Donegal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to County 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
7h 7m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to County Donegalcar
4h 13m
€57–297
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
8h 16m
€98–152
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
8h 10m
Car ferry, train via Larne
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
8h 37m
€94–351

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to County Donegal.

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Distance: 245.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan 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 car ferry from Cairnryan to County Donegal via Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, Ulsterbus Depot, and ATU Letterkenny in around 8h 16m.

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