The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galway to Letterkenny
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galway to Letterkenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Letterkenny every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.










Live departures
Galway to Letterkenny bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Letterkenny coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Galway | 4h50 | 15:20 Atu Letterkenny | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Galway | 4h48 | 18:58 Atu Letterkenny | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 08:45 Galway | 4h48 | 13:33 Atu Letterkenny | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Letterkenny
Buses from Galway to Letterkenny run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 16:12. The fastest coach covers the 206 km distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 206 km |
Average bus duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 43m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 16:12 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, City Direct, Bus Éireann from Galway to LetterkennyYou can travel by bus between Galway to Letterkenny with European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, City Direct, Bus Éireann for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Galway to Letterkenny coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Letterkenny by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Letterkenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Galway, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Galway, Bus Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd). When arriving in Letterkenny, you can end your journey in coach stations like Letterkenny Bus Station and Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Galway, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Letterkenny Bus Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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