The distance between Clifden and Letterkenny is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Clifden to Letterkenny by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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There are several options for getting from Clifden to Letterkenny by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Clifden and Letterkenny is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Clifden and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clifden to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Clifden and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Clifden and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clifden and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clifden to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Clifden and Letterkenny. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clifden to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Clifden and Letterkenny. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clifden to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Galway City, Coach Station + 2 similar | 5h 20m | €11($11) | once a week | 335km (208 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €11($11) | twice daily | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station | 6h 25m | €35($35) | 5 times a day | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €55($55) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
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The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.