How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The cheapest coach tickets from Donegal to Letterkenny start from £15. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The average bus journey time from Donegal to Letterkenny is 48m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 41m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Donegal to Letterkenny route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Letterkenny at 08:42. And the latest bus departs at 20:12.

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

A bus journey from Donegal to Letterkenny produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Donegal to Letterkenny from £9 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	09:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	13:40	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	14:15	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	09:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	13:40	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	14:15	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	12:52	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	13:40	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	14:15	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:37	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	15:25	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	14:15	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	13:40	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	43m	14:13	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Donegal to Letterkenny on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	14:15	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	09:23	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	08:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	09:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:42	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	13:40	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:18 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

48mAverage duration

26 milesDistance

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

Compare bus companies

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 Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £15

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Donegal to Letterkenny

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

How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The cheapest coach tickets from Donegal to Letterkenny start from £15. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The average bus journey time from Donegal to Letterkenny is 48m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 41m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Donegal to Letterkenny route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Letterkenny at 08:42. And the latest bus departs at 20:12.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Letterkenny?
A bus journey from Donegal to Letterkenny produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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

26/11

£14

27/11

£14

Today

£14

29/11

£14

30/11

£14

01/12

£10

02/12

£9

03/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Letterkenny was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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 £9 to £14 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 £9, which is on 2025-12-02.