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How to get fromDarvel to Donegalby busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus via Londonderry County Borough

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus 64
    12h 56m
    €34–47

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus bus 30
    13h 32m
    €33–43

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Darvel to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar car
    5h 44m
    €78–347

  4. Train, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Drive from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Donegalcar car
    13h 50m
    €66–105

Darvel to Donegal by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406 km
  • Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Darvel, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Darvel to Donegal. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Kilmarnock Bus Station, take the line 4 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darvel to Donegal via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 44m.

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