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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Cairnryan is to bus and train and car ferry which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £260.

How far is it from Donegal to Cairnryan?

The distance between Donegal and Cairnryan is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Cairnryan without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Donegal to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 187+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

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Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 13m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4h 22m
£51–257
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
9h 3m
£53–85
Bus, train, car ferry via Larne
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 Larne to Cairnryancarferry
9h 14m
£55–271

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 173.9 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Cairnryan. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Nelson Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Cairnryan via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 9h 3m.

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