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

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There are 9 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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to 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 28m
    £59–179

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    7h 59m
    £49–200

  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 54m
    £133–234

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    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 27m
    £144–252

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus 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 bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    20h 3m

  6. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    8h 22m

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 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
    9h 18m
    £78–205

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W 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 45m
    £80–232

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    11h 41m
    £142–398

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 396.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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 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 54m.

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