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

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Donegal by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus bus
    10h 42m
    €79–317

  2. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane MAD - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    10h 51m
    €65–243

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Donegalcar car
    37h 26m
    €170–739

  4. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    9h 31m
    €77–202

  5. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane MAD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    11h 21m
    €96–348

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus bus
    11h 28m

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAD - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    12h 54m
    €86–183

  8. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus bus 740
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    43h 42m
    €125–688

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid to Donegal via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 37h 26m.

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