What is the cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Kilrea?

The cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Kilrea is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buncrana to Kilrea?

The fastest way to get from Buncrana to Kilrea is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Buncrana and Kilrea?

No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from Buncrana and arriving at Church Street via Muff, Foyle Street Bus Station and Limavady Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Buncrana to Kilrea?

The distance between Buncrana and Kilrea is 63 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Buncrana to Kilrea without a car?

The best way to get from Buncrana to Kilrea without a car is to line 144 bus and line 175 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Buncrana to Kilrea?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Buncrana to Kilrea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buncrana to Kilrea bus from?

Buncrana to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Buncrana to Kilrea bus arrive?

Buncrana to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Limavady Bus Station.

Can I drive from Buncrana to Kilrea?

Yes, the driving distance between Buncrana to Kilrea is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Buncrana to Kilrea.

Where can I stay near Kilrea?

There are 273+ hotels available in Kilrea.

Buncrana to Kilrea - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 116 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Buncrana to Kilrea by car, train, or bus

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Drive, train, line 116 bus
best
1. Drive from Buncrana to Londonderrycar
2. Take the train from Londonderry to Colerainetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Church Streetbus 116 / ...
2h 32m
Drive 47.8 mi
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1. Drive from Buncrana to Kilreacar 47.8 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Line 144 bus, line 175 bus
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Limavady Bus Stationbus 144 / ...
2. Take the bus from Limavady Bus Station to Church Streetbus 175
4h 52m

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Distance: 63.1 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Buncrana, Ireland and Kilrea, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Buncrana to Church Street via Muff, Derry Patrick St, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Limavady Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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