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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Cumbria is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £140 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Cumbria is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Donegal to Cumbria?

The distance between Donegal and Cumbria is 403 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Cumbria without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 45m to get from Donegal to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Cumbria bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Cumbria bus arrive?

Donegal to Cumbria bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 808+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Donegal to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Cumbria by bus, busferry, train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
14h 45m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar
7h 8m
£85–132
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
15h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
16h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Cumbria.

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 14h 45m

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 Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 2, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the line 267 bus to Central Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donegal to Cumbria via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 7h 8m.

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