How to travel from Lahinch to Letterkenny, Ireland

The distance between Lahinch and Letterkenny is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lahinch to Letterkenny by bus, train 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 Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Train to Galway, Bus

Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance328km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahinch and Letterkenny

There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Letterkenny by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Lahinch and Letterkenny is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Lahinch and Letterkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Lahinch and Letterkenny. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Lahinch and Letterkenny. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Letterkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Lahinch to Letterkenny

Compare travel optionsbetween Lahinch and Letterkenny

Transport options from Lahinch to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€14($14)
twice daily356km (221 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550417h 25m
€31($31)
4 times a day366km (227 miles)
Train to Galway, Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€20($20)
once a week366km (227 miles)
Train and Bus5h 55m
€20($20)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€65($65)
on demand328km (204 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