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NCT Donegal Town · Waiting times

NCT Donegal Town waiting times

In September 2026 it took 11.2 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Donegal Town, about the same as the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Derrybeg had dates about 10 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
11.2 daysto the first free slot
12.1 daysto the second free slot
24thshortest 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 Donegal Town

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

NCT Letterkenny

43 km · 13.5 days (2.3 more)

NCT Derrybeg

47 km · 9.8 days (1.4 fewer)

NCT Sligo

52 km · 15.0 days (3.8 more)

NCT Carrick-on-Shannon

79 km · 15.0 days (3.7 more)

NCT Monaghan

87 km · 11.0 days (similar)

NCT Carndonagh

89 km · 16.4 days (5.1 more)

How to get an earlier NCT at Donegal Town

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Donegal Town when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:30–16:40 · Tue 07:30–22:40 · Wed–Thu 07:30–22:10 · Fri 07:30–20:10 · Sat 08:00–18:35 · 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 Donegal Town
Killybegs Road, Co. Donegal, F94 TP64

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NCT Donegal Town waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Donegal Town?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Donegal Town was 11.2 days, and 12.1 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Donegal Town?

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.