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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Donegal is to car ferry and train and bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Donegal is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Donegal via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Donegal?

The distance between Stranraer and Donegal is 286 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 8h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Stranraer to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Donegal bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Donegal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 312+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer 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 via Londonderry County Borough
best
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
8h 57m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
4h 31m
€60–307
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
10h 10m
€64–100
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
9h 40m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
9h 59m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Donegal.

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Distance: 285.8 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Donegal. However, you can take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, 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 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Donegal via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 10h 10m.

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