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How to get fromDonegal to Cumbriaby bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    best
    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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    14h 38m
    £60–99

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus
    16h 52m
    £37–47

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    15h 15m
    £113–192

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    16h 14m
    £125–204

  5. 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 Cumbriacar car
    6h 48m
    £82–309

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Londonderry County Borough

    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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    16h 12m
    £42–60

Donegal to Cumbria by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Cumbria. However, you can take the bus to Derry Bus Station, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 7, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 15h 15m.

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