The distance between Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carrick on Shannon → Letterkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 and then to Carrick Plaza stop 557811.
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Take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the train to Carrick on Shannon.
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There are several options for getting from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you drive to Carrick-on-Shannon. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sligo Bus Station stop 555081. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the train to Carrick on Shannon. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Carrick on Shannon is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon. 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 Letterkenny and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Letterkenny to Carrick on Shannon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | €17($17) | 5 times a day | 166km (103 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 35m | €24($24) | every 4 hours | 169km (105 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €29($29) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.