What is the travel distance from Cork to Letterkenny?

Cork and Letterkenny are 214 miles (344 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cork to Letterkenny?

The majority of buses traveling from Cork to Letterkenny start their journey at Cork Airport and wind up at Letterkenny - Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Cork to Letterkenny on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 32m	4:57pm	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 25m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 32m	4:57pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 25m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 33m	6:58pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Letterkenny on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 25m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 25m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 33m	6:58pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 33m	6:58pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 42m	7:07pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Letterkenny on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 35m	9:00pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 30m	4:55pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 30m	4:55pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 40m	7:05pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	11h 40m	7:05pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 AM GMT.

Get from Cork to Letterkenny

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

10h 42mAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Letterkenny?

Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
Visit page
B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Stops in Letterkenny

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

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4/5441 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 441 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $67

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cork to Letterkenny by bus

What is the travel distance from Cork to Letterkenny?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Cork to Letterkenny was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $78 for a bus ticket from Cork to Letterkenny based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-24.