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How to get fromDonegal to Carlisleby bus, train, busferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Donegal to Carlisle by bus, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    13h 22m

  2. Bus, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    9h 16m
    £53–149

  3. 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 Carlislecar car
    6h 22m
    £76–298

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    13h 36m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    13h 36m

  6. Bus, train, bus and ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    14h 40m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, walk to Derry-Londonderry, take the train to Yorkgate, walk to Nelson Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Belfast Stena Line Terminus, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donegal to Carlisle via Larne and Cairnryan in around 6h 22m.

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