Bus from Galway to Letterkenny
2 direct routes · 230–297 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 16:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Letterkenny as of 13:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Galway, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Bus Éireann | ~297 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 06:00 | 16:00 | Galway Ceannt | ATU Letterkenny | Tuam, Claremorris, Sligo, Donegal & Ballybofey |
| 964 | Bus Feda | ~230 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 09:00 | 16:00 | Galway Cathdrl | Letterkenny Bus | Tuam, Claremorris, Sligo, Donegal & Ballybofey |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galway on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 64 bus or 964 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Galway to Letterkenny?
2 routes run directly from Galway to Letterkenny: the 64 (Bus Éireann), the 964 (Bus Feda). The most frequent is the 64, 5 times each weekday — board at Galway Ceannt and get off at ATU Letterkenny, about 297 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galway to Letterkenny?
Between 230 minutes on the 964 and 297 on the 64, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tuam, Claremorris, Sligo, Donegal and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Letterkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 16:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Letterkenny?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.