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How to get fromSydney to Donegalby plane, bus, train, car ferry or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Donegal by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeSYD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
    30h 59m
    €536–1,153

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeSYD - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
    33h 41m
    €320–914

  3. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)planeSYD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus
    37h 9m
    €568–1,725

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeSYD - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
    34h 1m
    €439–1,262

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeSYD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
    32h 50m
    €468–1,338

  6. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)planeSYD - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
    34h 59m
    €509–1,534

  7. Fly to Glasgow Airport, Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeSYD - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
    5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
    39h 32m

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSYD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
    40h 7m
    €570–1,049

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€433Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Donegal. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal.

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