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

The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Slane is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Slane is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Letterkenny and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny station to Slane. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Slane via Ardee N33 and Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Letterkenny to Slane?

The distance between Letterkenny and Slane is 189 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Slane without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Letterkenny to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Letterkenny to Slane bus from?

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

Train or bus from Letterkenny to Slane?

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Slane is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Letterkenny to Slane bus arrive?

Letterkenny to Slane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ardee N33 station.

Can I drive from Letterkenny to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Letterkenny to Slane is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Letterkenny to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 159+ hotels available in Slane.

Letterkenny to Slane - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Letterkenny to Slane by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ardee N3332
4h 51m
€32–45
Drive 181.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Slane181.8 km
2h 19m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride1_Gc->Dn
7h 32m
€41–70

Letterkenny to Slane by bus

56Weekly Buses

4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Slane, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ardee N33 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Mc Ginley Coach Travel also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ATU Letterkenny to Slane via Ulsterbus Depot, Derry-Londonderry, Belfast Great Central, Drogheda Macbride, Bryanstown Manor, and Drogheda Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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