The distance between Howth and Letterkenny is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Howth to Letterkenny by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tara St then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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There are several options for getting from Howth to Letterkenny by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 15m. 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 Howth and Letterkenny is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Howth 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 Howth to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Howth and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Howth and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Howth and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Howth to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gardiner Street stop 7569 and Rotunda Hugh Lane Galllery. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Mc Ginley Coach Travel and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Howth and Letterkenny. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Howth to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the train to Tara St then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Howth 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 Howth to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 5m | €81($81) | twice daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €23($23) | every 20 mins | 252km (156 miles) |
Bus to Letterkenny Station, stop 155841 | 4h 25m | €30($30) | every 3 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €47($47) | on demand | 237km (147 miles) |
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