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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €240 and takes 8h 51m.

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 51m and costs €50 - €240.

How far is it from Cardiff to Donegal?

The distance between Cardiff and Donegal is 727 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 14h 30m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Cardiff to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 312+ hotels available in Donegal.

Cardiff to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 10 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 Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
14h 30m
€174–267
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 Donegalbus
8h 51m
€54–236
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
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 Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
15h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
11h 50m
€171–249
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 Donegalbus
9h
€68–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 33m
€71–189
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 39m
€94–265
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 27m
€75–247
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 46m
€94–350
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 36m
€76–252

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

26Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Donegal.

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Distance: 726.5 km
Duration: 14h 30m

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 Busáras, then take the bus to Donegal. 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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