Galway to Letterkenny bus with Alibus

Mon, Sep 07
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Bus Feda Teoranta
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Letterkenny

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 07

Cheapest price on Sep 07

$0.00

Average ticket price on Sep 07

$31

Fastest journey on Sep 07

3 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 07

4 h 20 m

Buses on Sep 07

7

Distance

206 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Fast buses

On Mon, Sep 07, we found 7 buses from Galway to Letterkenny, including 6 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 48 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.

  • Bus Feda Teoranta
    9:00 AM3h50
    Galway
    12:50 PMLetterkenny Bus Station
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    0 transfers
  • Bus Feda Teoranta
    4:00 PM3h50
    Galway
    7:50 PMLetterkenny Bus Station
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    0 transfers
  • Expressway (Bus Éireann)
    6:00 AM4h23
    Galway
    10:23 AMAtu Letterkenny
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Expressway (Bus Éireann)
    8:45 AM4h48
    Galway
    1:33 PMAtu Letterkenny
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Expressway (Bus Éireann)
    10:30 AM4h50
    Galway
    3:20 PMAtu Letterkenny
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus for Galway to Letterkenny

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Letterkenny among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $44.

Distance: 128 miles (206 km)

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Bus
Driving

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$55

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Alibus

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Galway to Letterkenny is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).
The fastest way to travel from Galway to Letterkenny is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 42m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Galway and Letterkenny.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Galway to Letterkenny among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 4h 42m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann).

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Galway to Letterkenny Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
10:23AM
Duration
4h23
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
01:33PM
Duration
4h48
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Bus Éireann
Departure Time
12:27PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
06:58PM
Duration
4h48
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
City Direct
Departure Time
03:51PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Bus Feda Teoranta
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$0.00

Live departures

Galway to Letterkenny bus times

The table below shows live departures for Galway to Letterkenny buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Bus Feda Teoranta8:00 PM Galway
3h50
11:50 PM Letterkenny Bus Station0 transfersDirect
Monday, September 7
Expressway (Bus Éireann)6:00 AM Galway
4h23
10:23 AM Atu Letterkenny0 transfersDirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)8:45 AM Galway
4h48
1:33 PM Atu Letterkenny0 transfersDirect
Bus Feda Teoranta9:00 AM Galway
3h50
12:50 PM Letterkenny Bus Station0 transfersDirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)10:30 AM Galway
4h50
3:20 PM Atu Letterkenny0 transfersDirect
Expressway (Bus Éireann)2:10 PM Galway
4h48
6:58 PM Atu Letterkenny0 transfersDirect
City Direct3:51 PM Galway
5h04
8:55 PM Atu Letterkenny1 transfer
Bus Feda Teoranta4:00 PM Galway
3h50
7:50 PM Letterkenny Bus Station0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Galway to Letterkenny buses with Omio?

Alibus as well as Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), City Direct, Bus Éireann and more offer buses services from Galway to Letterkenny.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Alibus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alibus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), City Direct or Bus Éireann to find the best option for your trip from Galway to Letterkenny.
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Why book with Omio over Busbud or Checkmybus?

  • Official reseller: Alibus tickets can only be bought on Omio or Alibus's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets. Busbud or Checkmybus do not sell Alibus tickets as they are not official sellers.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Galway to Letterkenny

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Buses from Galway to Letterkenny run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.

There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 16:12. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 3h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
128 miles (206 km)
Average bus duration
4h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
$43 (€35)
Buses per day
24
Direct buses
24
Fastest bus
3h 35m
First bus
6:00 AM
Last bus
4:12 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Alibus, Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), City Direct, Bus Éireann from Galway to LetterkennyYou can travel by bus between Galway to Letterkenny with Alibus, Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), City Direct, Bus Éireann for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alibus

About
Alibus is a bus company, managed by A.N.M. S.p.a (Azienda Napoletana Mobilita), primarily known for providing efficient airport transfer services in Italy. It connects Naples Capodichino Airport with various points in Naples, including the Central Station (Piazza Garibaldi) and the Port of Naples (Molo Angioino/Beverello and Porta di Massa). Alibus also offers airport transfers to Catania International Airport. The service is recognized for its punctuality and affordability, with buses running frequently, typically every 15 to 30 minutes, and a journey time of approximately 35 minutes between Naples Airport and the Maritime Station.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
Additional luggage
For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
Luggage storage
Ample luggage storage is available on Alibus coaches.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
Refund
Refunds depend on the cancellation timeframe and ticket conditions, with 100% refund for cancellations more than 48 hours before departure for baseline tickets.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
Pets
Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed; guide dogs are allowed for free.
Learn more about Alibus

Bus Feda Teoranta

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Bus Feda Teoranta Duration
3h 35m
Bus Feda Teoranta frequency
2 a day

Expressway (Bus Éireann)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Expressway (Bus Éireann) Duration
4h 23m
Cheapest Expressway (Bus Éireann) Price
$43 (€35)
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
4 a day

City Direct

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average City Direct Duration
5h 4m
Cheapest City Direct Price
$46 (€37)
City Direct frequency
1 a day

Bus Éireann

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Bus Éireann Duration
5h 3m
Bus Éireann frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Galway to Letterkenny

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Letterkenny by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Letterkenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Galway to Letterkenny can start from as little as $43 (€35) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Galway to Letterkenny is $44 (€35) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Galway to Letterkenny is 3h 35m to travel the 128 miles (206 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Galway to Letterkenny leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Galway to Letterkenny leaves at 4:12 PM.
Yes, there are 24 direct buses a day from Galway to Letterkenny with Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Galway to Letterkenny, you can count on Alibus, Bus Feda Teoranta, Expressway (Bus Éireann), City Direct, Bus Éireann for the best way to get you to Letterkenny. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Galway and Letterkenny and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Galway , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Galway, Bus Station, Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) . When arriving in Letterkenny , you can end your journey in bus stations like Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT), Letterkenny Bus Station .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Galway, Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT), located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Letterkenny from Galway is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Galway to Letterkenny is September.
Yes, you can take a bus between Galway and Letterkenny.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Galway to Letterkenny:
  • Alibus
    • Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Galway to Letterkenny.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Letterkenny are:
  • St. Eunan's Cathedral, a striking Gothic Revival cathedral known for its impressive architecture and stained glass windows
  • Donegal County Museum, a museum offering insights into the history and culture of County Donegal through various exhibits
  • Glenveagh National Park, a scenic park featuring rugged landscapes, walking trails, and a historic castle
  • Letterkenny Town Park, a well-maintained public park with gardens, walking paths, and a children's play area
  • An Grianán Theatre, a modern venue hosting a variety of performances including plays, concerts, and cultural events.
The best things to do in Letterkenny include:
  • Arena 7 Entertainment Complex, a family-friendly center with bowling, laser tag, and dining options
  • Letterkenny Cathedral, a striking neo-Gothic cathedral with impressive architecture
  • Ballymacool Park, a spacious park ideal for picnics and leisurely walks
  • Tropical World, a vibrant indoor attraction featuring exotic animals and plants
  • Oakfield Park, a beautifully landscaped garden with a narrow-gauge railway and walking trails.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny depends on the bus companies:
  • Alibus
    • The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Galway to Letterkenny.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Galway to Letterkenny.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny:
  • Alibus
    • One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Letterkenny:
  • Alibus
    • For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Galway to Letterkenny. The following conditions apply:
  • Alibus
    • Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
    • guide dogs are allowed for free.
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Galway to Letterkenny with the following bus company: Alibus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Galway to Letterkenny with the following bus company: Alibus.
Since neither Galway nor Letterkenny are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Ireland and Ireland. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Galway to Letterkenny among Omio's users.
Ireland uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find using cards more convenient and widely accepted for payments, though carrying some cash can be helpful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Letterkenny, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in busy areas such as markets and popular nightlife spots. It's advisable to stay alert when using public transportation and avoid unlicensed taxis. Common scams include overcharging and counterfeit tickets, so purchasing transportation tickets from official vendors is recommended to ensure safety and avoid fraud.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Galway to Letterkenny

Most Galway to Letterkenny buses use the Galway, Bus Station to Letterkenny, Port Road (ATU Donegal Letterkenny) station pair, with some services arriving at Letterkenny, Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Galway and Letterkenny bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Galway
Arrival bus stations in Letterkenny

Which Galway station do buses to Letterkenny leave from?

Buses from Galway to Letterkenny leave from Galway, Bus Station. The station is from Galway city centre at Galway Bus Station, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Galway, Bus StationGalway Bus Station, Galway, Co. Galway, IrelandWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Galway, Bus Station from Galway city centre

Bus425 · 42m · $7
425 · 45m · $7

Galway, Bus Station bus station facilities and services

Galway, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Galway, Bus Station. ATMs are aTM available near the bus station entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Galway, Bus Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Galway, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Galway, Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.

Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)
City-centre transport

Getting to Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) from Galway city centre

Bus404, 409 · 10m · $5 · every ~14 min
251 · 11m · $11
409, 404, 402 · 13m · $4 · every ~18 min

Most popular bus connections from Galway

Bus Galway - Limerick
Bus Galway - Cork

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