The average bus between Lifford and Malin Head takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lifford to Malin Head. 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 every 4 hours between Lifford and Malin Head. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lifford is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Malin Head at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lifford to Malin Head? 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 Lifford to Malin Head. However, there are services departing from Strabane Bus Station and arriving at Malin Head station via Foyle Street Bus Station and Carndonagh station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Lifford to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Strabane Bus Station.
Lifford to Malin Head bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Malin Head station.
The distance between Lifford and Malin Head is 61.4 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Strabane Bus Station to Malin Head via Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 4h 20m.