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 €70 - €330 and takes 5h 26m.

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 26m and costs €70 - €330.

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 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Donegal?

The distance between Prestwick and Donegal is 372 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 via Londonderry County Borough which takes 11h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m 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 357+ hotels available in Donegal.

Prestwick to Donegal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Donegal by busferry, bus, train, 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.

Bus and ferry, bus via Londonderry County Borough
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
11h 10m
Train, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Donegalcar
11h 17m
€71–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
5h 26m
€72–325
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
11h 45m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 372 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Donegal via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Ulster University Belfast, New Street, and Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop in around 11h 17m.

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