480 Sligo to Letterkenny via Donegal, Ballybofey
Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 07:20, last bus 19:05. 18 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 480? 4 other bus routes are numbered 480 elsewhere in the UK — see every 480 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 08:55 | 10:50 | 15:05 | 14:15 to Ballyshannon | 16:15 | 16:15 to Bundoran | 17:50 to Donegal | 18:10 to Ballyshannon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Bus Stn | · | 08:55 | · | · | 14:15 | · | 16:15 | · | 18:10 |
| Rathcormack | · | 09:03 | · | · | 14:24 | · | 16:29 | · | 18:24 |
| Drumcliff | · | 09:05 | · | · | 14:26 | · | 16:31 | · | 18:26 |
| Grange | · | 09:13 | · | · | 14:34 | · | 16:39 | · | 18:34 |
| Cliffony | · | 09:18 | · | · | 14:39 | · | 16:45 | · | 18:39 |
| Tullaghan N15 | · | 09:25 | · | · | 14:47 | · | 16:52 | · | 18:47 |
| Bundoran West | · | 09:29 | · | · | 14:51 | · | 16:56 | · | 18:50 |
| Bundoran East | · | 09:33 | · | · | 14:55 | · | 17:00 | · | 18:54 |
| Finner | · | 09:36 | · | · | 14:57 | · | · | · | 18:57 |
| Ballyshannon | · | 09:41 | · | · | 15:03 | · | · | · | 19:02 |
| Ballintra | · | 09:51 | · | · | · | · | · | 17:50 | · |
| Laghy | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 17:58 | · |
| Donegal | · | 10:07 | · | · | · | · | · | 18:04 | · |
| Ballybofey | 07:30 | 10:38 | 10:50 | · | · | 16:15 | · | · | · |
| Convoy | 07:42 | · | 11:04 | · | · | 16:35 | · | · | · |
| Raphoe | 07:49 | · | 11:13 | · | · | 16:44 | · | · | · |
| Saint Johnston | 08:06 | · | 11:29 | · | · | 17:01 | · | · | · |
| Carrigans | 08:10 | · | 11:33 | · | · | 17:05 | · | · | · |
| Drumkeen | · | 10:48 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Letterkenny Bus | · | 11:07 | · | 15:05 | · | · | · | · | · |
| ATU Letterkenny | · | 11:13 | · | 15:10 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Manorcunningham | · | 11:21 | · | 15:20 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Newtowncunningham | · | 11:30 | · | 15:30 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Killea | · | 11:37 | · | 15:38 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Derry Bus Station | 08:24 | 11:46 | 11:46 | 15:48 | · | 17:18 | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Letterkenny: 1 journey, first 14:15 towards Sligo: 1 journey, first 16:05
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Letterkenny: 1 journey, first 14:15 towards Sligo: 1 journey, first 16:05
Route map
All stops on route 480
480 towards Letterkenny
All 25 stops
- Sligo Bus Stn Sligo
- Rathcormack
- Drumcliff
- Grange
- Cliffony
- Tullaghan N15
- Bundoran West Bundoran
- Bundoran East Bundoran
- Finner
- Ballyshannon
- Ballintra
- Laghy
- Donegal Donegal
- Ballybofey Ballybofey
- Convoy
- Raphoe
- Saint Johnston
- Carrigans
- Drumkeen
- Letterkenny Bus Letterkenny
- ATU Letterkenny Letterkenny
- Manorcunningham
- Newtowncunningham
- Killea
- Derry Bus Station
480 towards Sligo
All 26 stops
- Derry Bus Station
- Killea
- Newtowncunningham
- Manorcunningham
- ATU Letterkenny Letterkenny
- Letterkenny Bus Letterkenny
- ATU Letterkenny Letterkenny
- Carrigans
- Saint Johnston
- Raphoe
- Convoy
- Lisnaree
- Ballybofey Ballybofey
- Donegal Donegal
- Laghy
- Ballintra
- Ballyshannon
- Finner
- Bundoran East Bundoran
- Bundoran West Bundoran
- Tullaghan N15
- Cliffony
- Grange
- Drumcliff
- Rathcormack
- Sligo Bus Stn Sligo
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 480 bus?
The first 480 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 480 bus?
The last 480 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 480 bus cost?
Fares on the 480 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 480 bus?
The 480 is operated by Bus Éireann.
Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.