The average bus between Buncrana and Castlefinn takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buncrana to Castlefinn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Buncrana and Castlefinn. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buncrana is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Castlefinn at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Letterkenny Bus and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Buncrana to Castlefinn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Castlefinn. However, there are services departing from Buncrana station and arriving at Castlefinn station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Buncrana to Castlefinn bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Cockhill Rd station.
Buncrana to Castlefinn bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Lifford station.
The distance between Buncrana and Castlefinn is 38 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Castlefin via Letterkenny Bus and Lifford in around 2h 59m.