How much is the bus ticket from Letterkenny to Galway?

The cheapest bus tickets from Letterkenny to Galway start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Letterkenny to Galway?

The average bus travel time from Letterkenny to Galway is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 206 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 21m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Letterkenny to Galway route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Letterkenny to Galway?

The earliest bus departs from Letterkenny to Galway at 7:48am. And the latest bus departs at 4:12pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Letterkenny to Galway?

A bus trip from Letterkenny to Galway generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Letterkenny to Galway starting at $46 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Letterkenny to Galway on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 52m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Letterkenny Port	4h 21m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 43m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 57m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 48m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Letterkenny to Galway on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 52m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Letterkenny Port	4h 21m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 43m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 57m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 48m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Letterkenny to Galway on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 52m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Letterkenny Port	4h 21m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 43m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 57m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 48m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Letterkenny to Galway on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 52m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Letterkenny Port	4h 21m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 43m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 57m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 48m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Letterkenny to Galway on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 52m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:12pm	Letterkenny Port	4h 21m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 43m	12:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:48am	Letterkenny Port	4h 57m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Letterkenny Port	4h 48m	2:45pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:12 AM GMT.

Get from Letterkenny to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

4h 43mAverage Duration

206 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Letterkenny and Galway?

Stops in Letterkenny

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

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5445 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3

Based on 445 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 $51

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Letterkenny to Galway by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Letterkenny to Galway?
The cheapest bus tickets from Letterkenny to Galway start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Letterkenny to Galway?
The average bus travel time from Letterkenny to Galway is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 206 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 21m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Letterkenny to Galway route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Letterkenny to Galway?
The earliest bus departs from Letterkenny to Galway at 7:48am. And the latest bus departs at 4:12pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Letterkenny to Galway?
A bus trip from Letterkenny to Galway generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$46

11-29

$46

Today

$47

12-01

$47

12-02

$46

12-03

$47

12-04

$47

12-05

$47

The cheapest trip from Letterkenny to Galway was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $47 for a bus ticket from Letterkenny to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-12-02.