How to travel from Dublin to Letterkenny, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Letterkenny is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dublin 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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Bus

Take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Mc Ginley Coach Travel

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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Letterkenny

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Letterkenny by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Dublin and Letterkenny is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Dublin and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Letterkenny with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 25m.

Mc Ginley Coach Travel run regular bus services between Dublin and Letterkenny. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Dublin and Letterkenny. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Letterkenny

Transport options from Dublin to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
€21($21)
every 2 hours236km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€47($47)
on demand237km (147 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