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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Stranraer is to bus and train and car ferry which costs £55 - £95 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Port Rodie via Foyle Street Bus Station, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Donegal to Stranraer?

The distance between Donegal and Stranraer is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Stranraer without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Donegal to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Donegal to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 181+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 54m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4h 31m
£52–259
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
9h 45m
£55–92
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Stranraer.

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Stranraer. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Nelson Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, then take the bus to Port Rodie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Port Rodie via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 9h 45m.

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