How to travel from Dunmore East to Letterkenny, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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 LetterkennyDunmore East if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunmore East and Letterkenny

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Dunmore East to Letterkenny

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunmore East and Letterkenny

Transport options from Dunmore East to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
€73($73)
twice daily480km (298 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€30($30)
every 4 hours428km (266 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€39($39)
every 20 mins437km (272 miles)
Train to Heuston, Bus7hrs
€42($42)
every 4 hours444km (276 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€82($82)
on demand416km (258 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