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NCT Derrybeg waiting times

In September 2026 it took 9.8 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Derrybeg, 1.2 days shorter than the Irish average of 11.09 days.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
9.8 daysto the first free slot
10.8 daysto the second free slot
17thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Derrybeg

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Letterkenny

40 km · 13.5 days (3.7 more)

NCT Donegal Town

47 km · 11.2 days (1.4 more)

NCT Carndonagh

68 km · 16.4 days (6.5 more)

NCT Sligo

94 km · 15.0 days (5.2 more)

NCT Ballina

120 km · 16.3 days (6.5 more)

NCT Monaghan

123 km · 11.0 days (1.1 more)

How to get an earlier NCT at Derrybeg

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Derrybeg when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:30–16:35 · Tue 07:30–16:55 · Wed 07:30–21:55 · Thu 07:30–15:25 · Fri 07:30–20:00 · Sat 08:00–18:25 · Sun closed.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Derrybeg
Unit 13, Derrybeg Industrial Estate, Co. Donegal, F92 X4RH

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NCT Derrybeg waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Derrybeg?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Derrybeg was 9.8 days, and 10.8 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Derrybeg?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.