What is the cheapest way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

The fastest way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Castlewellan and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlewellan to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Castlewellan Upper Square and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Downpatrick Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

The distance between Castlewellan and Letterkenny is 204 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.

How do I travel from Castlewellan to Letterkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny without a car is to line 215 bus and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlewellan to Letterkenny bus from?

Castlewellan to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Downpatrick Bus Station.

Train or bus from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

The best way to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny is to line 215 bus and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Castlewellan to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Castlewellan to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 21.

Can I drive from Castlewellan to Letterkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlewellan to Letterkenny is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Castlewellan to Letterkenny.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 177+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Castlewellan to Letterkenny - 5 ways to travel via train, line 215 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny by bus, train, or car

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Line 215 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus 215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
5h 39m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
7h 17m
€29–51
Line 215 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus 215 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
6h 35m
Drive 168.2 km
1. Drive from Castlewellan to Letterkennycar 168.2 km
2h 6m
€30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
6h 5m

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Map of how to get from Castlewellan to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 204.2 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Castlewellan, Northern Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Letterkenny Bus Station via Downpatrick Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to ATU Letterkenny via Newry Bus Station, Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, Belfast Great Central, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 7h 17m.

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