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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Donegal by plane, bus, train, or car 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)plane plane SYD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    31h 15m
    €517–1,853

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane SYD - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    34h 47m
    €331–864

  3. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane SYD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    38h 22m
    €721–2,029

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SYD - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    35h 36m
    €540–2,562

  5. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane SYD - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    33h 14m
    €520–1,434

  6. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SYD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus bus
    34h 5m
    €579–1,738

  7. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SYD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus bus
    37h 46m

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SYD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    6. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    40h 25m

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration28h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€449Cheapest 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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