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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €240 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Ayr, Grand Central Bus Stand 7 and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Letterkenny?

The distance between Prestwick and Letterkenny is 375 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Letterkenny without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 51m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Prestwick to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Letterkenny bus from?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Letterkenny bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 166+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Letterkenny by train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
9h 51m
€92–284
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkenny
4h 57m
€73–239
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212 / ...
9h 52m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
9h 52m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
10h 5m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
10h 34m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 375 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Letterkenny. However, you can take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Letterkenny Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 7, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 9h 52m.

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