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NCT Letterkenny waiting times

In September 2026 it took 13.5 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Letterkenny, 2.4 days longer than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Derrybeg had dates about 10 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
13.5 daysto the first free slot
15.1 daysto the second free slot
38thshortest 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 Letterkenny

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

NCT Derrybeg

40 km · 9.8 days (3.7 fewer)

NCT Donegal Town

43 km · 11.2 days (2.3 fewer)

NCT Carndonagh

45 km · 16.4 days (2.8 more)

NCT Monaghan

90 km · 11.0 days (2.5 fewer)

NCT Sligo

95 km · 15.0 days (1.5 more)

NCT Cavan

109 km · 9.9 days (3.6 fewer)

How to get an earlier NCT at Letterkenny

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Letterkenny when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:00–22:25 · Tue–Wed 07:00–22:30 · Thu 07:00–20:10 · Fri 08:00–22:25 · Sat 07:00–21:05 · 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 Letterkenny
Dry Arch Business Park, Dromore, Co. Donegal, F92 CTH6

Address, hours and map

NCT Letterkenny waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Letterkenny?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Letterkenny was 13.5 days, and 15.1 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Letterkenny?

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.