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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Donegal is to car ferry and train and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Donegal is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Donegal via Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Donegal?

The distance between Cairnryan and Donegal is 274 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 7h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cairnryan to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Donegal bus from?

Cairnryan to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Donegal bus arrive?

Cairnryan 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.

Cairnryan to Donegal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan 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 via Londonderry County Borough
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
7h 41m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
4h 21m
€59–298
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
8h 54m
€62–94
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
8h 24m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
8h 43m
Car ferry, train, bus via Larne
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
9h 16m
€63–312

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 274 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan 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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Donegal via Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 8h 54m.

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