What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Letterkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Letterkenny is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Letterkenny?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Derry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Irvine to Letterkenny?

The distance between Irvine and Letterkenny is 339 km.

How do I travel from Irvine to Letterkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Letterkenny without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 52m and costs €24 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Letterkenny?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Irvine to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Letterkenny bus from?

Irvine to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Irvine to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Irvine to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 181+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Irvine to Letterkenny - 2 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Irvine to Letterkenny by busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
10h 52m
€25–34
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Irvine to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
5h 10m
€72–335

Irvine to Letterkenny by bus and busferry

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10h 52mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339.2 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Letterkenny. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Irvine to Letterkenny via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 10m.

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