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How to get fromDonegal to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Donegal to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 33m
    £63–180

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    8h 32m
    £50–221

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 53m
    £118–230

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 38m
    £125–245

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 11m

  6. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 53m
    £70–178

  7. Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 50m
    £67–220

  8. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    9h 11m
    £87–222

  9. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CFN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 57m
    £57–214

  10. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 20m
    £106–222

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    11h 40m
    £127–399

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Cardiff Central via Dublin Busáras, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 14h 53m.

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