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How to get fromKerry to Donegalby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerry to Donegal by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligotrainRe / ...
    5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus964
    14h 59m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kerry to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegalcar
    8h 34m
    €109–148

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus4X
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus30
    16h 22m

  4. Bus, train, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
    11h 10m

  5. Bus, train, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeLPL - NOC
    5. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
    11h 5m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kerry, Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kerry to Donegal. However, you can take the taxi to Newtown (Powys), take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Sligo, walk to Sligo Markievicz Road, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kerry to Donegal via Newtown (Powys), Machynlleth, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 16h 22m.

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