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 €90 - €340 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Donegal is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 39m and costs €170 - €490.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Donegal?

The distance between Cardiff and County Donegal is 589 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 which takes 14h 35m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cardiff to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 166+ hotels available in County Donegal.

Cardiff to County Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to County Donegal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, 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 Donegal Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)CWL - CFN
2. Take the taxi from Donegal-Airport-CFN to County Donegal
7h 39m
€170–485
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station
8h 54m
€91–340
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Station932
14h 35m
€188–300
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to County Donegal
11h 31m
€170–254
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station
9h 11m
€108–253
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
8h 52m
€125–314
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
8h 54m
€107–229
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
8h 49m
€109–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station
10h 19m
€118–319
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station32
14h 38m
€194–320

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Donegal.

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Distance: 588.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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 Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), then take the taxi to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to County Donegal via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, Parnell Square Nth, and Letterkenny Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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