The cheapest and fastest buses from Cork to Letterkenny
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cork to Letterkenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Letterkenny will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Cork to Letterkenny without transferring at least 2 times.










Live departures
Cork to Letterkenny bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Letterkenny buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:21 AM Cork | 7h58 | 6:19 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:21 AM Cork | 7h58 | 6:19 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Cork | 7h58 | 8:19 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Cork | 7h58 | 8:19 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
![]() | 6:22 AM Cork | 8h12 | 2:34 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:22 AM Cork | 8h12 | 2:34 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:23 AM Cork | 8h26 | 4:49 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:23 AM Cork | 8h26 | 4:49 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Letterkenny
Buses from Cork to Letterkenny run on average 28 times per day, taking around 9h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €60 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 16:40. The fastest bus covers the 343 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 343 km |
Average bus duration 9h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 16:40 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Cork to LetterkennyYou can travel by bus between Cork to Letterkenny with Bus Éireann for as low as €60. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cork to Letterkenny
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Letterkenny by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Letterkenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Letterkenny Bus Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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