How to get from Buncrana to Castlerea by bus?

From Buncrana to Castlerea by bus

To get from Buncrana to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 951 bus from Cockhill Road station to Letterkenny Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 64 bus and finally take the 977 bus from Ballysadare station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 46 min. The bus schedule from Buncrana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Castlerea on the Moovit app.

346min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 951951
Bus - 6464
Bus - 977977
Walk to Castlerea
Leaves from Cockhill Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cockhill Road
    ID 11263
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 951951
    Wait for bus
    951
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 11270
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 155841
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballysadare
    ID 558191
    133 min
  • 7
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Castlerea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlerea
    ID 555831
    74 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlerea
    Walk to
    Castlerea
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Buncrana to Castlerea by bus and train

To get from Buncrana to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 951 bus from Cockhill Road station to Letterkenny Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 64 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Ballyhaunis station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min. The bus schedule from Buncrana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Castlerea on the Moovit app.

354min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 951951
Bus - 6464
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Cockhill Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cockhill Road
    ID 11263
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 951951
    Wait for bus
    951
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 11270
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 155841
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballyhaunis
    ID 555731
    208 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballyhaunis
    ID 0
    570 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castlerea
    Ride to train station
    Castlerea
    ID 0
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buncrana to Castlerea

The distance between Buncrana, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland is approximately 224.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 346 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buncrana to Castlerea by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Buncrana to Castlerea

To check the bus schedule from Buncrana to Castlerea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Buncrana) and destination (Castlerea), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Buncrana to Castlerea by bus and train

To get from Buncrana to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 951 bus from Cockhill Road station to Letterkenny Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 64 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Ballyhaunis station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min. The bus schedule from Buncrana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Castlerea on the Moovit app.

354min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 951951
Bus - 6464
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Cockhill Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cockhill Road
    ID 11263
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 951951
    Wait for bus
    951
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 11270
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 155841
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballyhaunis
    ID 555731
    208 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballyhaunis
    ID 0
    570 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castlerea
    Ride to train station
    Castlerea
    ID 0
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buncrana to Castlerea?

    The fastest way takes 346 minutes, using Bus line 951, Bus line 64, Bus line 977.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buncrana to Castlerea?

    The alternative route takes 354 minutes, using Bus line 951, Bus line 64, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buncrana and Castlerea in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buncrana to Castlerea in Ireland?

    The 951 bus line goes from Cockhill Road station near Buncrana to Letterkenny Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Letterkenny Bus Station station near Castlerea in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buncrana to Castlerea in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Buncrana and Castlerea in Ireland by bus is about 5 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buncrana to get to Castlerea in Ireland?

    Get on the 951 bus from the Cockhill Road stop near Buncrana in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buncrana and Castlerea in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Letterkenny Bus Station stop, which is closest to Castlerea in Ireland.

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