The distance between Dunmore East and Letterkenny is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunmore East to Letterkenny by bus, 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 Letterkenny → Dunmore East if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.
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There are several options for getting from Dunmore East to Letterkenny by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).
The distance between Dunmore East and Letterkenny is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Dunmore East and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunmore East to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunmore East and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dunmore East and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunmore East and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunmore East to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Quay, Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and Dublin Airport. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Kenneally's Bus Service, Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann and Mc Ginley Coach Travel run regular bus services between Dunmore East and Letterkenny. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunmore East to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Dunmore East and Letterkenny. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunmore East to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | €73($73) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €30($30) | every 4 hours | 428km (266 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 437km (272 miles) |
Train to Heuston, Bus | 7hrs | €42($42) | every 4 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €82($82) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
Kenneally's Bus Service
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Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.