The cheapest and fastest buses from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon
Cheapest price
€0.00
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 12 buses that leave Letterkenny for Ballyshannon on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:00 AM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station10:00 AMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
12:00 PM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station1:00 PMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
4:30 PM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station5:30 PMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
5:20 PM1h25Letterkenny Bus Station6:45 PMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
9:12 PM1h58Atu Letterkenny11:10 PMBallyshannonFind prices1 transfer
9:00 AM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station10:00 AMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
12:00 PM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station1:00 PMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
4:30 PM1h00Letterkenny Bus Station5:30 PMBallyshannonFind prices0 transfers
7:57 AM1h03Atu Letterkenny9:00 AMBallyshannon€181One-way0 transfers
9:57 AM1h03Atu Letterkenny11:00 AMBallyshannon€181One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Letterkenny to Ballyshannon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Letterkenny to Ballyshannon buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 AM Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 9:00 AM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:57 AM Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 11:00 AM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:46 PM Atu Letterkenny | 2h04 | 2:50 PM Ballyshannon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:57 PM Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 3:00 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:07 PM Atu Letterkenny | 1h13 | 4:20 PM Ballyshannon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:12 PM Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 5:15 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h25 | 6:45 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:12 PM Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 8:15 PM Ballyshannon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 PM Atu Letterkenny | 1h58 | 11:10 PM Ballyshannon | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon
Buses from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:48, the last at 19:52. The fastest bus covers the 58 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 7:48 AM |
Last bus 7:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Bus Éireann from Letterkenny to BallyshannonYou can travel by bus between Letterkenny to Ballyshannon with Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Bus Éireann for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Expressway (Bus Éireann)
TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus Éireann
FAQs: Bus from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon 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 Ballyshannon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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