How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Letterkenny start from $28. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The average bus travel time from Donegal to Letterkenny is 48m, covering a distance of 42 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 41m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Donegal to Letterkenny route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Donegal to Letterkenny?

The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Letterkenny at 8:42am. And the latest bus departs at 8:12pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Letterkenny?

A bus trip from Donegal to Letterkenny generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Donegal to Letterkenny starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	3:25pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	45m	2:15pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Letterkenny on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	41m	9:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	9:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	10:30am	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	48m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:34 PM GMT.

Get from Donegal to Letterkenny

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

48mAverage Duration

42 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Donegal and Letterkenny?

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Stops in Letterkenny

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

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5445 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3

Based on 445 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 $28

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Donegal to Letterkenny by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Letterkenny start from $28. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The average bus travel time from Donegal to Letterkenny is 48m, covering a distance of 42 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 41m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Donegal to Letterkenny route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Donegal to Letterkenny?
The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Letterkenny at 8:42am. And the latest bus departs at 8:12pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Letterkenny?
A bus trip from Donegal to Letterkenny generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$25

11-29

$25

Today

$25

12-01

$25

12-02

$17

12-03

$17

12-04

$17

12-05

$17

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Letterkenny was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $25 for a bus ticket from Donegal to Letterkenny based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-04.