The cheapest and fastest buses from Letterkenny to Dublin
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Letterkenny to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Letterkenny to Dublin will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Letterkenny for Dublin on Fri, Dec 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Letterkenny to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Letterkenny to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Letterkenny to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Letterkenny to Dublin buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3h40 | 8:55 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 4h00 | 9:45 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Letterkenny Bus Station | 4h00 | 11:45 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:45 AM Letterkenny Bus Station | 3h25 | 5:10 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Letterkenny to Dublin
Buses from Letterkenny to Dublin run on average 126 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:09. The fastest bus covers the 205 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 205 km |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 126 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 3h 56m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:09 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Bus Éireann from Letterkenny to DublinYou can travel by bus between Letterkenny to Dublin with European Sleeper, Infobus, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Letterkenny to Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Letterkenny to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Letterkenny, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Letterkenny Bus Station and Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your route in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) and Dublin, Busáras.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Letterkenny Bus Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Letterkenny to Dublin
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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