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.
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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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €14($14) | twice daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 7h 25m | €31($31) | 4 times a day | 366km (227 miles) |
Train to Galway, Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €20($20) | once a week | 366km (227 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 55m | €20($20) | twice daily | 364km (226 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €65($65) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
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The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.