How to get from Letterkenny to Malin Head by bus?

From Letterkenny to Malin Head by bus

To get from Letterkenny to Malin Head in Carndonagh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 953 bus from Letterkenny Bus Station station to Quigley's Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 952 bus and finally take the 954 bus from Carndonagh station to Malin Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Letterkenny may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Malin Head on the Moovit app.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 953953
Bus - 952952
Bus - 954954
Walk to Malin Head
Leaves from Letterkenny Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 10831
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    Greencastle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quigley's Point
    ID 11250
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 952952
    Wait for bus
    952
    Carndonagh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carndonagh
    ID 11257
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 954954
    Wait for bus
    954
    Malin Head
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malin Head
    ID 10728
    53 min
  • 8
    Walk to Malin Head
    Walk to
    Malin Head
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Letterkenny to Malin Head

The distance between Letterkenny, Carndonagh and Malin Head, Carndonagh is approximately 91.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Letterkenny to Malin Head by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carndonagh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Letterkenny to Malin Head

To check the bus schedule from Letterkenny to Malin Head using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Letterkenny) and destination (Malin Head), 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 Letterkenny to Malin Head?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 953, Bus line 952, Bus line 954.

  • Is there a direct bus between Letterkenny and Malin Head?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Letterkenny to Malin Head?

    The 953 bus line goes from Letterkenny Bus Station near Letterkenny in Ireland to Quigley's Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Quigley's Point station near Malin Head in Carndonagh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Letterkenny to Malin Head by bus?

    The total travel time between Letterkenny in Ireland and Malin Head in Carndonagh by bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Letterkenny to get to Malin Head?

    Get on the 953 bus from the Letterkenny Bus Station near Letterkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Letterkenny and Malin Head?

    Get off the bus at the Quigley's Point stop, which is closest to Malin Head in Carndonagh.

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