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 £65 - £100 and takes 5h 38m.

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 38m and costs £65 - £100.

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 Enniskillen Bus Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Donegal to Ayr?

The distance between Donegal and Ayr is 240 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 10h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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 Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 13m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
5h 38m
£65–98
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
11h 18m
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

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

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 Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 2, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, then take the vehicle to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Ayr via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Cairnryan Stena Terminal in around 11h 18m.

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