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 which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

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 £25 - £40.

How far is it from Donegal to Castlewellan?

The distance between Donegal and Castlewellan is 160 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 which takes 6h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 392+ hotels available in Castlewellan.

Donegal to Castlewellan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, 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 53m.

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

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Bus
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 53m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain Rail
7h 12m
£23–40
Bus, train via Newry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Newrytrain
8h 26m
£29–49
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Donegal to Castlewellancar 106.7 mi
2h 14m
£26–37
Bus, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 215 / ...
7h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Castlewellan.

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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 53m.

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