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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €160 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 58m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Donegal via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Donegal?

The distance between Cumbria and Donegal is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 35m to get from Cumbria to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Donegal bus from?

Cumbria to Donegal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Cumbria to Donegal bus arrive?

Cumbria to Donegal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 305+ hotels available in Donegal.

Cumbria to Donegal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Donegal by train, busferry, 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, bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
15h 35m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
6h 58m
€101–154
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
16h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
17h 28m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 667.2 km
Duration: 15h 35m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Donegal. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Donegal via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 6h 58m.

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