How far is Donegal from Letterkenny?

The distance between Donegal and Letterkenny is around 42 km (27 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Donegal to Letterkenny?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal, and end it at Letterkenny - Bus Station, in Letterkenny.

Bus from Donegal to Letterkenny starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 1:17 PM GMT.

Get from Donegal to Letterkenny

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

48mAverage Duration

42 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Donegal and Letterkenny?

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Stops in Letterkenny

A
Letterkenny - Bus Station
Ramelton Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland

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Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 444 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $28

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Donegal to Letterkenny by bus

How far is Donegal from Letterkenny?
The distance between Donegal and Letterkenny is around 42 km (27 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Donegal to Letterkenny?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal, and end it at Letterkenny - Bus Station, in Letterkenny.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$25

11-25

$25

Today

$25

11-27

$25

11-28

$18

11-29

$17

11-30

$17

12-01

$17

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Letterkenny was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Donegal to Letterkenny, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $25 for a bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-30.