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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Castlewellan is to bus and train via Downpatrick Bus Station which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Castlewellan is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.

How far is it from Donegal to Castlewellan?

The distance between Donegal and Castlewellan is 161 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Castlewellan without a car is to bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 6h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Donegal to Castlewellan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Castlewellan bus from?

Donegal to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Castlewellan bus arrive?

Donegal to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Can I drive from Donegal to Castlewellan?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Castlewellan is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Donegal to Castlewellan.

Where can I stay near Castlewellan?

There are 121+ hotels available in Castlewellan.

Donegal to Castlewellan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Castlewellan?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Castlewellan Upper Square via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Newcastle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Castlewellan by bus, car, or train

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Bus via Londonderry County Borough
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
6h 59m
Bus, train via Downpatrick Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
7h 23m
£23–40
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Donegal to Castlewellancar 106.7 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 15bus 261
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
7h 36m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
8h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Castlewellan.

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Castlewellan, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Castlewellan Upper Square via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Newcastle Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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