Rome2Rio

How to get fromDonegal to Cairnryanby bus, car ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Cairnryan

See all options

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

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

  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 13m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 22m
    £52–258

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    9h 17m
    £60–273

  4. Bus, train, car ferry via Belfast

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 16m

Donegal to Cairnryan by bus, train, and car ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Cairnryan. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Nelson Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Cairnryan via Foyle Street Bus Station, Waterside Link, Londonderry, York Street, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 9h 17m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides