How to travel from Inistioge to Letterkenny, Ireland

The distance between Inistioge and Letterkenny is around 369km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Inistioge to Letterkenny by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LetterkennyInistioge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Newlands and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Heuston then Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance369km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inistioge and Letterkenny

There are several options for getting from Inistioge to Letterkenny by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Inistioge and Letterkenny is around 369km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Inistioge and Letterkenny by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inistioge to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Inistioge and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inistioge and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inistioge to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thomastown, Heuston, Busáras, Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place, Londonderry and Ulsterbus Depot stop 158131. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Irish Rail and Translink UK run train services between Inistioge and Letterkenny. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inistioge and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inistioge to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilkenny Ormond Road, Newlands and Dublin Airport. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Dublin Coach, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, Kenneally's Bus Service, Bus Eireann and Mc Ginley Coach Travel run regular bus services between Inistioge and Letterkenny. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inistioge to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Inistioge and Letterkenny. The distance is around 369km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inistioge to Letterkenny is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inistioge and Letterkenny

Transport options from Inistioge to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 45m
€90($90)
twice daily449km (279 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€47($47)
twice daily395km (245 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€82($82)
every 4 hours524km (325 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€45($45)
once a week398km (247 miles)
Train to Heuston, Bus6h 30m
€48($48)
once a week402km (250 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€73($73)
on demand369km (230 miles)

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Airlines

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