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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Ayr via Foyle Street Bus Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Donegal to Ayr?

The distance between Donegal and Ayr is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Ayr without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Donegal to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Ayr bus from?

Donegal to Ayr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Ayr bus arrive?

Donegal to Ayr bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Ayr by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
9h 55m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
5h 24m
£62–274
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 16m
£81–266
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 59m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 235.7 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Ayr, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Ayr. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 7, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, then take the vehicle to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donegal to Ayr via Larne and Cairnryan in around 5h 24m.

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