What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal is to ferry and fly and bus which costs €85 - €230 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs €130 - €380.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Donegal?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Donegal is 360 km.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal without a car is to ferry and train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 304+ hotels available in Donegal.

Isle of Arran to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Donegal by ferry, plane, bus, train, 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.

Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 18m
€137–371
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
5. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
6. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
11h 27m
€86–231
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
15h 25m
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 6m
€88–211
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 5m
€92–249
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
10h 25m
€89–230
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal Abbey Hotel
11h 46m
€88–250
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)GLA - CFN
3. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
9h 40m
€151–292
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus via Belfast
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
15h 25m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationX36
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
15h 39m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Distance: 359.5 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Donegal. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 15h 25m.

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