There are 5 ways to get from County Donegal to Leitrim by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Sligo
best- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Leitrimbus 449
4h 13m€74–94Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from County Donegal to Leitrimcar 141.7 km
2h 1m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Leitrimbus 469
4h 25m€80–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 9m€72–92Bus, line 983 bus
- Take the bus from Drumkeen to Ballyshannonbus 264
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Manorhamiltonbus 983
- Take the bus from Manorhamilton to Leitrimbus 567
5h 32m€51–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Donegal to Leitrim is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from County Donegal to Leitrim is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from County Donegal to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Ballybofey and arriving at Leitrim via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between County Donegal and Leitrim is 182 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from County Donegal to Leitrim without a car is to bus via Sligo which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from County Donegal to Leitrim, including transfers.
County Donegal to Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballybofey station.
County Donegal to Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Donegal to Leitrim is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from County Donegal to Leitrim.
There are 167+ hotels available in Leitrim.
What companies run services between County Donegal, Ireland and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from County Donegal to Leitrim via Ballybofey, Sligo Bus Stn, and Quay Street in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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