The distance between Letterkenny and Donegal is around 48km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 37min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Letterkenny to Donegal by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Donegal → Letterkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Donegal.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Letterkenny to Donegal by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 45min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 37min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Letterkenny and Donegal is around 48km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)
It takes around 45min to get from Letterkenny and Donegal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 37min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Letterkenny to Donegal is to take a taxi which takes around 37min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Letterkenny and Donegal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Letterkenny and Donegal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donegal. instead which will take 37min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Letterkenny and Donegal. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Letterkenny and Donegal with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 45min.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Letterkenny and Donegal. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Letterkenny to Donegal. We recommend that you take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821. instead which will take 45min.
The closest major airport to Donegal is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Donegal. 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 Donegal. The distance is around 49km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 37min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Letterkenny to Donegal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 45min | €10($10) | every 2 hours | 48km (30 miles) |
Taxi | 37min | €85($85) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
Drive | 37min | €10($10) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
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Bus Feda Teoranta
The following major airports near Donegal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.