What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €330 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Donegal?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Donegal. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Donegal via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Derry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Donegal?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Donegal is 392 km.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Londonderry County Borough which takes 11h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal?

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Donegal bus from?

Kilmarnock to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Donegal bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 355+ hotels available in Donegal.

Kilmarnock to Donegal - 3 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Donegal by busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Bus and ferry, bus via Londonderry County Borough
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus 64
11h 45m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
5h 36m
€76–329
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Donegalbus 30
12h 21m

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Distance: 391.5 km
Duration: 11h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Donegal. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilmarnock to Donegal via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 36m.

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