How much is the bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny?

The cheapest bus tickets from Galway to Letterkenny start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. 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 Galway to Letterkenny?

The average bus travel time from Galway to Letterkenny is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 205 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 23m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Galway to Letterkenny route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Galway to Letterkenny at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:07pm.

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

A bus trip from Galway to Letterkenny generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Galway to Letterkenny starting at $46 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Letterkenny on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 50m	4:57pm	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 43m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	4:07pm	GMIT	4h 48m	8:55pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	4:07pm	GMIT	4h 55m	9:02pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	4h 55m	1:40pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Letterkenny on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	4h 50m	3:27pm	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Eireann Station	4h 23m	10:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	4h 43m	3:20pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 43m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 50m	4:57pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Letterkenny on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	4h 43m	3:20pm	Letterkenny Port	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Eireann Station	4h 23m	10:23am	Letterkenny Port	Fastest
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	4h 50m	3:27pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 43m	4:50pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags
Bus	12:07pm	GMIT	4h 50m	4:57pm	Letterkenny Port	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:08 AM GMT.

Get from Galway to Letterkenny

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

205 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Letterkenny?

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Stops in Letterkenny

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

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 444 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 $51

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Galway 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 Galway to Letterkenny?
The cheapest bus tickets from Galway to Letterkenny start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. 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 Galway to Letterkenny?
The average bus travel time from Galway to Letterkenny is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 205 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 23m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Galway to Letterkenny route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Galway to Letterkenny?
The earliest bus departs from Galway to Letterkenny at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:07pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Galway to Letterkenny?
A bus trip from Galway to Letterkenny generates an estimated 5 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

11-25

$47

11-26

$47

Today

$46

11-28

$47

11-29

$47

11-30

$46

12-01

$46

12-02

$46

The cheapest trip from Galway to Letterkenny was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $47 for a bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-30.