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

The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee is to bus via Tralee which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Letterkenny and Portmagee?

No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny station to Portmagee. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Portmagee via Galway Ceannt Station, Limerick Colbert Station, Rock Road and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Letterkenny to Portmagee?

The distance between Letterkenny and Portmagee is 586 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 44m and costs €170 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Letterkenny to Portmagee bus from?

Letterkenny to Portmagee bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Letterkenny Bus Station.

Where does the Letterkenny to Portmagee bus arrive?

Letterkenny to Portmagee bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Letterkenny to Portmagee?

Yes, the driving distance between Letterkenny to Portmagee is 492 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Letterkenny to Portmagee.

Where can I stay near Portmagee?

There are 305+ hotels available in Portmagee.

Letterkenny to Portmagee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee by bus, car, car ferry, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Square964
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ennis Station51
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyasta336
4. Drive from Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthouse to Killimer
5. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert
6. Drive from Tarbert to Portmagee
13h 40m
Bus via Tralee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station64
2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station13
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
14h 30m
€59–99
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowIc / ...
4. Take the train from Mallow to FarranforeIc
5. Take the taxi from Farranfore to Portmagee
13h 44m
€172–233
Drive 492.1 km
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Portmagee492.1 km
6h 8m
€83–120
Bus via Galway
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station64
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Station51
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Road14
4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveen280
14h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station64
2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Road14
4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveen280
14h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Letterkenny to Portmagee.

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Distance: 586.1 km
Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Portmagee, IE-KY, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Portmagee via Galway, Bus Station, Galway Ceannt Station, Limerick Colbert Station, Rock Road, and Cahersiveen in around 14h 22m.

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