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How to get fromDonegal to Cumbriaby bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Cumbria by bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    14h 54m
    £141–225

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    16h 53m
    £37–47

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    15h 26m
    £113–192

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus 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 bus from Ayr Bus Station to Central Stationbus bus 4
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    16h
    £70–111

  5. 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 Cumbriacar car
    6h 48m
    £82–309

Donegal to Cumbria by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Donegal to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Cumbria. However, you can take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn, walk to Sligo, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Cumbria. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Pooley Bridge Inn via Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 15h 26m.

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