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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 33m
    £56–172

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeCFN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 56m
    £46–222

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    14h 46m
    £150–235

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollytrainRe / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    15h 30m
    £137–215

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus30 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus132
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    5. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus112
    20h 19m

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    8h 7m
    £52–259

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 32m
    £57–170

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    8h 26m
    £80–230

  9. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 37m
    £59–213

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

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 59m
    £78–237

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    10h 36m
    £116–156

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest 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 46m.

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