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 - €280 and takes 8h 51m.

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 and taxi which takes 7h 12m and costs €140 - €380.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Donegal?

The distance between Cardiff and County Donegal is 669 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 30m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cardiff to County Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Donegal?

There are 188+ 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 train, plane, taxi, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Donegal Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane BRS - CFN
3. Take the taxi from Donegal-Airport-CFN to County Donegaltaxi
7h 12m
€146–378
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 Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
8h 51m
€90–275
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
14h 30m
€175–312
Train, ferry, drive
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 Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Drive from Derry-Londonderry to County Donegalcar
15h 30m
€171–296
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
€163–459
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 Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
9h 22m
€114–243
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 13m
€127–249
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
8h 23m
€227–501
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
8h 56m
€128–329
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 Busbus 932
14h 32m
€175–294

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Donegal.

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Distance: 669.5 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Airport Zone 12, and Letterkenny Bus in around 14h 30m.

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