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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €350 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 21m and costs €85 - €350.

How far is it from Carlisle to Donegal?

The distance between Carlisle and Donegal is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Donegal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Carlisle to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 363+ hotels available in Donegal.

Carlisle to Donegal - 2 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Carlisle to Donegal by train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train, bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegalbus 30
13h 43m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
6h 21m
€88–347

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Distance: 595.9 km
Duration: 13h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Donegal. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 14, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carlisle to Donegal via Cairnryan and Larne in around 6h 21m.

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