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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €260 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Bridgend to Donegal?

The distance between Bridgend and Donegal is 565 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 56m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Bridgend to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 340+ hotels available in Donegal.

Bridgend to Donegal - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bridgend to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 35m
€70–253
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 6m
€65–208
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
15h 56m
€156–260
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
16h 37m
€173–279
Train, ferry, bus via Rosslare Harbour
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Airport Zone 14bus 740
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
17h 43m
€175–384
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
9h 9m
€124–310
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus
9h 1m
€86–263
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
10h 40m
€128–302
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 25m
€98–247
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus
10h 51m
€135–300
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 53m
€175–477

Bridgend to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

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15h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 564.6 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bridgend to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Donegal via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 15h 56m.

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