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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €170 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 24m and costs €100 - €170.

How far is it from Windermere to Donegal?

The distance between Windermere and Donegal is 721 km.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 31m to get from Windermere to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 300+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Donegal by train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
15h 31m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
7h 24m
€106–161
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegal
9h 20m
€136–274
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
17h 48m

Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Donegal.

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Distance: 721 km
Duration: 15h 31m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Windermere to Donegal via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 24m.

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