What is the travel distance from Cork to Letterkenny?

The distance between Cork and Letterkenny is approximately 344 km (214 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cork to Letterkenny?

Buses departing from Cork Airport in Cork will take you to Letterkenny - Bus Station in Letterkenny.

Bus from Cork to Letterkenny starting at $54 | Compare & Save up to 52%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cork to Letterkenny on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 30m	8:55pm	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 32m	4:57pm	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 33m	6:58pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	9h 25m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	10h 33m	6:58pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:46 PM GMT.

Get from Cork to Letterkenny

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

343 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5437 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 437 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 WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $96

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Where are the popular stops in Cork and Letterkenny?

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Stops in Letterkenny

A - Letterkenny - Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cork to Letterkenny by bus

What is the travel distance from Cork to Letterkenny?
The distance between Cork and Letterkenny is approximately 344 km (214 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cork to Letterkenny?
Buses departing from Cork Airport in Cork will take you to Letterkenny - Bus Station in Letterkenny.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$70

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$54

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The cheapest trip from Cork to Letterkenny was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $54

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 $54 to $112 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 $54 which is on 2025-11-13.