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

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There are 5 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 via Londonderry County Borough

    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 Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    14h 45m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    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

  3. 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
    14h 54m
    £147–246

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    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 Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    15h 21m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    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
    17h 32m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 45m

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 Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Longthwaite road end. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Cumbria via Sligo Bus Stn, Sligo, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Penrith North Lakes in around 14h 54m.

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