The distance between Doolin and Letterkenny is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Doolin 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 Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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There are several options for getting from Doolin to Letterkenny by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Doolin and Letterkenny is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Doolin and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doolin to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Doolin and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Doolin and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Doolin and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Doolin to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Doolin and Letterkenny. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doolin to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Doolin and Letterkenny. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doolin to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 + 2 similar | 5h 50m | €13($13) | once a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €13($13) | twice daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 6h 55m | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 347km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €61($61) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
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The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.