There are 6 ways to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Letterkenny LYIT to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to BallybrophyIc
6h 24m€62–82Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
9h 11m€33–52Train
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to BallybrophyIc
8h 50m€78–106Drive 265.3 km
- Drive from Letterkenny to Coolrain265.3 km
3h 51m€45–65Bus, line 545 bus
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16932
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
- Take the bus from Port Laoise to Coolrain545
8h 4m€35–52Bus
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport32
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
8h 23m€37–58
Letterkenny to Coolrain by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny station to Coolrain. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Coolrain via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Port Laoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Letterkenny and Coolrain is 363 km. The road distance is 265.3 km.
The best way to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain, including transfers.
Letterkenny to Coolrain bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Letterkenny Bus Station.
The best way to get from Letterkenny to Coolrain is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 545 bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 4m.
Letterkenny to Coolrain bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Letterkenny to Coolrain is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Letterkenny to Coolrain.
What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Coolrain, Ireland?
You can take a bus from ATU Letterkenny to Coolrain via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Coolrain via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Port Laoise in around 8h 4m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Letterkenny LYIT to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 074 9135201
- info@johnmcginley.com
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Port Laoise to Coolrain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–6
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Letterkenny to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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