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

The cheapest way to get from Darvel to Donegal is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darvel to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Darvel and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Darvel to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Temple Street and arriving at Donegal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Darvel to Donegal?

The distance between Darvel and Donegal is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Darvel to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 23m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Darvel to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darvel to Donegal bus from?

Darvel to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Darvel to Donegal bus arrive?

Darvel to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 341+ hotels available in Donegal.

Darvel to Donegal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darvel to Donegal by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
13h 23m
€33–43
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Darvel to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
5h 44m
€78–337
Train, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Donegalcar
13h 50m
€71–109

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Distance: 412.2 km
Duration: 13h 23m

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 14, take the bus to Enniskillen 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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