The cheapest and fastest coaches from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Letterkenny for Ballyshannon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 42 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.
12:381h42Atu Letterkenny14:20BallyshannonFind prices1 change
7:571h03Atu Letterkenny9:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
9:571h03Atu Letterkenny11:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
11:521h08Atu Letterkenny13:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
13:571h03Atu Letterkenny15:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
7:571h03Atu Letterkenny9:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
9:571h03Atu Letterkenny11:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
13:571h03Atu Letterkenny15:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
11:521h08Atu Letterkenny13:00Ballyshannon£161One-way0 changes
12:381h42Atu Letterkenny14:20BallyshannonFind prices1 change
Live departures
Letterkenny to Ballyshannon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Letterkenny to Ballyshannon coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 9:00 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 10:00 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:57 Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 11:00 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 13:00 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:46 Atu Letterkenny | 2h04 | 14:50 Ballyshannon | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:57 Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 15:00 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:07 Atu Letterkenny | 1h13 | 16:20 Ballyshannon | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:12 Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 17:15 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h00 | 17:30 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 Letterkenny Bus Station | 1h25 | 18:45 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:12 Atu Letterkenny | 1h03 | 20:15 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:12 Atu Letterkenny | 1h58 | 23:10 Ballyshannon | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon
Buses from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 30 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:48, the last at 19:52. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 7:48 |
Last bus 19:52 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Bus Éireann from Letterkenny to BallyshannonYou can travel by bus between Letterkenny to Ballyshannon with Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Bus Éireann for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Expressway (Bus Éireann)
TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
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FAQs: Letterkenny to Ballyshannon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Letterkenny to Ballyshannon 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 Ballyshannon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Letterkenny and Ballyshannon
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