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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €85 - €310 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Donegal is to train and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €220 - €550.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Donegal?

The distance between Cardiff and County Donegal is 739 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to County Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 49m and costs €230 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Cardiff to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 177+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Cardiff to County Donegal - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
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 Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
14h 49m
€237–336
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
9h 2m
€86–310
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to County Donegalcar
11h 32m
€165–461
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
9h 17m
€108–271
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 Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932
14h 51m
€230–317
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
9h
€113–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
7h 56m
€223–512
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
9h
€124–284
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 55m
€125–295

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Donegal.

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Distance: 739 km
Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to County Donegal. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station, then take the taxi to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to County Donegal via Cairnryan and Larne in around 11h 32m.

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