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How to get fromNantes to Donegalby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Donegal by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NTE - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    8h 43m
    €82–242

  2. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane NTE - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Donegalbus bus
    13h 49m
    €69–327

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nantes to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Donegalcar car
    22h 37m
    €229–284

  4. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane NTE - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    10h 3m
    €89–368

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane NTE - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    12h 52m
    €136–298

  6. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NTE - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    12h 2m
    €141–271

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    31h 24m
    €435–1,188

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    31h 59m
    €491–1,296

  9. Train, ferry, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    6. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    32h 42m
    €509–1,305

Nantes to Donegal by train, bus, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration31h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,016.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Nantes to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Aéroport, walk to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nantes to Donegal via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 22h 37m.

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