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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Donegal via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Donegal?

The distance between Prestwick and Donegal is 378 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Prestwick to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Donegal bus from?

Prestwick to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Prestwick to Donegal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Donegal by busferry, bus, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
11h 26m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
5h 31m
€77–114
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
11h 30m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
11h 35m
€96–161
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
12h 12m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Donegal.

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Distance: 377.8 km
Duration: 11h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Donegal. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 2, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Donegal via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 11h 30m.

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