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How to get fromDonegal to Carlisleby bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Donegal to Carlisle by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LDY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 40m
    £118–284

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    13h 41m
    £35–48

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    12h 27m
    £49–100

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    6h 23m
    £77–299

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Ulster University Belfastbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    13h 1m
    £98–185

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    13h 33m
    £58–87

Donegal to Carlisle by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Derry Bus Station, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Carlisle via Foyle Street Bus Station, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 12h 27m.

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