Private Transfer – Dublin Airport → Letterkenny
Letterkenny is the smart base for Donegal’s Northern Headlands: a lively Main Street and Cathedral Quarter with quick access to mountain trails, beaches and lighthouses. The simplest way to reach it from Dublin Airport is a private, door-to-door transfer—about 245 km of motorway and national roads, timed to your flight and any sights you wish to fold in en route.
Snapshot for Planners
- Distance: ≈ 245 km / 152 mi
- Typical drive (non-stop): ~3 h 10 min
- Route: M50 → M2 → N2 → A5/A38 (via Strabane) → N14/N13 to Letterkenny
- Complimentary comfort pause: 20 min on request
Vehicle Options & Prices (One‑Way)
- Mercedes Viano or similar (up to 7 guests / 7 suitcases): €470
- Mercedes S‑Class or similar (up to 3 guests / 2 large cases): €520
- Optional stopovers: 1 h + €60 • 2 h + €100
Realistic Detours Along the N2 / A5 Corridor
(extra off‑route driving time only; conservative values)
- Slane Castle (Slane, on the N2): +10 min
- Carrickmacross Lace Gallery (Market House): +20 min
- Monaghan Town (Market Square/coffee stop): +20 min
- Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough: +25 min
- Ulster American Folk Park (off the A5): +10 min
- Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe (off the N14): +20 min
- Grianán of Aileach, Burt (off the N13): +20 min
Note: Times above are the extra driving added to the standard route and do not include parking, walking or visit time. If clients want sights after Letterkenny, Glenveagh National Park & Castle and the Mount Errigal trailhead are each about 25–30 min from town.
Why Letterkenny Is Worth the Trip
- St Eunan’s Cathedral and colourful Cathedral Quarter
- An Grianán Theatre for contemporary arts
- Donegal County Museum for local history
- Ramelton and Rathmullan nearby for quays, beaches and seafood
- Easy day trips to Glenveagh, Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park and Fanad Head
- Trad‑music pubs and a growing specialty‑coffee scene
Your Chauffeur Route – What to Expect
From Dublin Airport we join the M50 and glide onto the M2/N2 through Meath and Monaghan. After Strabane/Lifford we re‑enter Donegal on the N14 as fields open and the light over Lough Swilly sharpens. The Polestar sculpture signals the final minutes; when St Eunan’s spire and Main Street’s slope appear, you’ve arrived—delivered in quiet comfort.
Practical Details
- Booking window: 24–48 h recommended (July–August fills fast)
- Prices are indicative (August 2025) and kilometre‑based; night hours or long detours may adjust the quote
- Payment: card (SumUp), bank transfer, or cash (confirm at booking)
- Luggage guidance: up to three medium suitcases or two large plus two carry‑ons per car; the Viano can take more—please advise at booking
- Child seats, golf bags, bikes, SUP boards: available with prior notice
- Early‑morning and late‑night rides available; we don’t offer 24/7 customer support
- Experienced, discreet drivers; lady driver available on request
- Vehicles licensed by the National Transport Authority and fully insured
FAQ
- Travel time? ≈ 3 h 10 min for ~245 km, traffic allowing.
- Cost? Mercedes Viano €470; Mercedes S‑Class €520 (one‑way).
- Add sights? Yes—photo stop (+20–30 min), short visit (+1 h, +€60), or longer visit/summit attempt (+2 h, +€100).
- Derry, Glenveagh or Fanad pickups? Covered—ask for a tailored quote.
- Booking? Email or call Viptransfer.ie with date, flight, passenger count and luggage.
Ready to Book?
Secure your private transfer from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny today. We’ll tailor the timing, stopovers and vehicle to your plans. Need a return journey or a driver‑for‑a‑day to explore Donegal? Ask for a package quote.
Note: Distances and drive times are approximate and may vary with road and weather conditions. Prices apply to the standard M2/N2/A5/N14 route; extended detours and long stops are quoted separately.