There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Carrickfergus by bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
- Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
4h 31mDrive 105.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Donegal to Carrickferguscar 105.2 mi
2h 22m£26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
- Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain Re / ...
5h 30m£34–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Carrickfergus station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 7 via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Donegal and Carrickfergus is 137 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Donegal to Carrickfergus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Donegal to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Donegal to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Carrickfergus is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Donegal to Carrickfergus.
There are 1211+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Carrickfergus via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Londonderry to York Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £15–21
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £15–21
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide






