There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus 964
6h 51mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Busbus 64
7h 45m€44–62Drive 314.4 km
- Drive from Shannon Airport to Letterkennycar 314.4 km
3h 44m€53–77Fly
- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane SNN - LDY
7h 39m€107–385
Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Shannon Airport and Letterkenny is 345 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Shannon Airport to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €390 and takes 7h 39m.
Shannon Airport to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport to Letterkenny is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Letterkenny Bus via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 193+ hotels available in Letterkenny.