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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Armagh Bus Station and Aughnacloy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Newry to Letterkenny?

The distance between Newry and Letterkenny is 151 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Letterkenny without a car is to line 40 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Newry to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Letterkenny bus from?

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

Train or bus from Newry to Letterkenny?

The best way to get from Newry to Letterkenny is to line 40 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Newry to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Newry to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Armagh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newry to Letterkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Letterkenny is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Newry to Letterkenny.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 168+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Newry to Letterkenny - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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

Line 40 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Armagh Bus Station40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Moore Street73b
3. Take the bus from Aughnacloy to Letterkenny Bus Station32
4h 19m
Drive 142.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Newry to Letterkenny142.5 km
1h 50m
€26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
5h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
5h 59m
€33–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Ballygawley Park and Ride261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballygawley Park and Ride to Letterkenny Bus Station32
5h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 151.2 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Station via Armagh Bus Station, Moore Street, and Aughnacloy in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Station via Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 5h 59m.

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