The average bus between Newtownards and Letterkenny takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards to Letterkenny. 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 Newtownards and Letterkenny. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Letterkenny at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Square West and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newtownards to Letterkenny? 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 Newtownards to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Newtownards station and arriving at Letterkenny station via Donegall Square West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Newtownards to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
The distance between Newtownards and Letterkenny is 136.9 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Letterkenny Bus via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 4h 38m.