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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Donegal is to car ferry and drive which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Donegal is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Donegal. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Donegal Abbey Hotel via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Donegal?

The distance between Portpatrick and Donegal is 349 km.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Donegal without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Portpatrick to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Donegal bus from?

Portpatrick to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Donegal bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 306+ hotels available in Donegal.

Portpatrick to Donegal - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Donegal by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
8h 32m
€95–357
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
4h 52m
€68–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
10h 8m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
9h 30m
€77–246
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
10h 43m
Bus and ferry, train, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
10h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Donegal.

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Distance: 348.9 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Donegal. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Yorkgate, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Enniskillen Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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