How much is the bus ticket from Letterkenny to Donegal?

The cheapest bus tickets from Letterkenny to Donegal start at R 328. The average price for this route is around R 329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Letterkenny to Donegal?

The average bus journey time from Letterkenny to Donegal is 45m, covering a distance of 42 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 43m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Letterkenny to Donegal route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Letterkenny to Donegal?

The earliest bus departs from Letterkenny to Donegal at 07:48. And the latest bus departs at 21:12.

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

A bus trip from Letterkenny to Donegal produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Letterkenny to Donegal from R 201 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	14:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	13:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	14:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	15:07	Letterkenny Port	43m	15:50	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	16:03	Letterkenny Port	52m	16:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	16:12	Letterkenny Port	43m	16:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:43	Letterkenny Port	57m	12:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:07	Letterkenny Port	43m	15:50	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:07	Letterkenny Port	43m	15:50	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:07	Letterkenny Port	43m	15:50	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:07	Letterkenny Port	43m	15:50	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Letterkenny to Donegal on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:03	Letterkenny Port	52m	19:55	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	07:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	08:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:48	Letterkenny Port	52m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Letterkenny Port	43m	10:40	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

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Get from Letterkenny to Donegal

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 328, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

45mAverage duration

42 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Letterkenny and Donegal?

Stops in Letterkenny

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

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5458 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 458 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 Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 328

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Letterkenny to Donegal by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Letterkenny to Donegal?
The cheapest bus tickets from Letterkenny to Donegal start at R 328. The average price for this route is around R 329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Letterkenny to Donegal?
The average bus journey time from Letterkenny to Donegal is 45m, covering a distance of 42 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 43m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Letterkenny to Donegal route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Letterkenny to Donegal?
The earliest bus departs from Letterkenny to Donegal at 07:48. And the latest bus departs at 21:12.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Letterkenny to Donegal?
A bus trip from Letterkenny to Donegal produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 301

14/12

R 300

Today

R 300

16/12

R 300

17/12

R 207

18/12

R 206

19/12

R 207

20/12

R 206

The cheapest trip from Letterkenny to Donegal was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 206

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

You can expect to pay from R 206 to R 301 for a bus ticket from Letterkenny to Donegal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 206, which is on 2025-12-18.