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 drive which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs €65 - €110.

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 and arriving at Donegal via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Donegal?

The distance between Stranraer and Donegal is 291 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 which takes 9h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 303+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 4 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
best
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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
9h 12m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
4h 40m
€66–103
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 9m
€67–109
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 58m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 291 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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 923 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, 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 Port Rodie 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 9m.

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