The distance between Waterford and Letterkenny is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Waterford 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.
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Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road.
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Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.
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There are several options for getting from Waterford to Letterkenny by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).
The distance between Waterford and Letterkenny is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Waterford and Letterkenny by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Waterford to Letterkenny is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Waterford and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Waterford and Letterkenny. We recommend that you drive to Letterkenny. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Waterford and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Waterford to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Arlington Hotel and Busáras stop 135001. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Kenneally's Bus Service and Mc Ginley Coach Travel run regular bus services between Waterford and Letterkenny. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Waterford to Letterkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Waterford and Letterkenny. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Waterford to Letterkenny is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 30m | €68($68) | twice daily | 461km (287 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus via Dublin Airport | 6h 40m | €22($22) | every 3 hours | 411km (255 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6hrs | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 418km (260 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €79($79) | on demand | 399km (248 miles) |
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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Bus Eireann
Kenneally's Bus Service
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.