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 959 bus from Cockhill Road station to Atu Letterkenny station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 64 bus and finally take the 977 bus from Sligo Bus Station station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Buncrana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Castlerea on the Moovit app.

361min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 959959
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 - 959959
    Wait for bus
    959
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atu Letterkenny
    ID 155961
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Galway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    118 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 554311
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Castlerea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlerea
    ID 555831
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlerea
    Walk to
    Castlerea
    630 m • 9 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 225.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 361 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line 959, Bus line 64, Bus line 977.

  • 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 6 hr 1 min.

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

    The 959 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 6 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 959 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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