There are 4 ways to get from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus 492
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
6h 25m€37–57Drive 165.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Donegal-Airport-CFN to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 165.9 km
2h 19m€28–41Bus, train via Ballyshannon
- Take the bus from Croithlí to Ballyshannonbus 964
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
7h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus 971
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
7h 18m€35–70
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Aerft Dhún na nGall and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Croithlí, Letterkenny Bus and Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Donegal Airport (CFN) and Carrick-on-Shannon is 206 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.
The best way to get from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Croithlí station.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 178+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.
What companies run services between Donegal Airport (CFN), Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Aerft Dhún na nGall to Carrick-on-Shannon via Croithlí, Letterkenny Bus, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Croithlí to Ballyshannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–4
- Cash
- €5–6
Bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €6–7
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–22
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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