What is the cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart?

The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £210 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart?

The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Letterkenny and Newton Stewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny station to Newton Stewart. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Dashwood Square via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart?

The distance between Letterkenny and Newton Stewart is 167 miles.

How do I travel from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart without a car?

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 8h 17m and costs £100 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Letterkenny to Newton Stewart bus from?

Letterkenny to Newton Stewart bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Letterkenny to Newton Stewart bus arrive?

Letterkenny to Newton Stewart bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Newton Stewart?

There are 340+ hotels available in Newton Stewart.

Letterkenny to Newton Stewart - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, train, ferry, taxi, bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Letterkenny to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
4h 40m
£59–203
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
8h 17m
£107–330
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
12h 34m
Train, ferry, taxi via Letterkenny Bus Station
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
8h 19m
£107–337
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Belfast
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
13h 26m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
13h 26m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the line 64 bus to Ulsterbus Depot, walk to Derry-Londonderry, take the train to Yorkgate, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Newton Stewart.

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