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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €240 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs €60 - €310.

How far is it from Cardiff to Donegal?

The distance between Cardiff and Donegal is 726 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 57m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 57m to get from Cardiff to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Cardiff to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to 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
best
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 Busaras Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
13h 57m
€160–265
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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 34m
€61–305
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
15h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
10h 26m
€127–181
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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 50m
€80–236
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
14h 33m
€141–223
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 49m
€89–284
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 50m
€83–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 45m
€94–275
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
9h 54m
€102–281
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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
9h 59m
€89–270

Cardiff to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

13h 57mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Donegal.

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Distance: 726.3 km
Duration: 13h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busaras Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Donegal via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz Road in around 15h 23m.

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