How to travel from Baltimore to Letterkenny, Ireland

The distance between Baltimore and Letterkenny is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Baltimore to Letterkenny by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LetterkennyBaltimore if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Cuh and then to Kerry Airport stop 350001 then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay

Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Rathmore then take the train to Heuston then Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance509km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Letterkenny

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Letterkenny by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Baltimore and Letterkenny is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Baltimore and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baltimore and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skibbereen stop 249701, Skibbereen, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Dublin Airport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Dave Long Coach Travel Limited, West Cork Connect, Aircoach, GoBus.ie, Bus Eireann, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Citylink and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Baltimore and Letterkenny. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baltimore to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Cuh and then to Kerry Airport stop 350001 then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Letterkenny Station stop 155841. instead which will take 8hrs.

The closest major airport to Letterkenny is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Letterkenny. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and Letterkenny. The distance is around 509km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Baltimore to Letterkenny

Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Letterkenny

Transport options from Baltimore to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
8hrs
€64($64)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay + 2 similar
8h 50m
€25($25)
once a week549km (341 miles)
Bus9h 15m
€51($51)
4 times a day594km (369 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay11h 25m
€47($47)
4 times a day580km (361 miles)
Taxi and Train
9h 30m
€240($240)
twice daily742km (461 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€100($100)
on demand509km (316 miles)

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Airports near Letterkenny

The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Letterkenny
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Letterkenny
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Letterkenny