Lough Swilly's buses
9th July 2006

73 photos of some of the buses of this famous Donegal operator, including some in service in Scotland and England prior to purchase by Lough Swilly.

Last updated on 17th December 2010.

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68 (ex Kippax and District) in Letterkenny on 20th September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
68 (ex Kippax and District) in Letterkenny on 20th September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
78 (bought new in 1953) in Letterkenny on 7th September 1967. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
78 (bought new in 1953) in Letterkenny on 7th September 1967. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
81 (bought new in 1957) in Letterkenny on 21st September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
81 (bought new in 1957) in Letterkenny on 21st September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
Lough Swilly were the proud owners of Ireland's first ever Atlantean, a former demonstrator which saw 20 years service before being sold for preservation. It is seen at the I T T Bangor rally in 1982. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Lough Swilly were the proud owners of Ireland's first ever Atlantean, a former demonstrator which saw 20 years service before being sold for preservation. It is seen at the I T T Bangor rally in 1982. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
105 (ex Southdown 609) in Letterkenny on 21st September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
105 (ex Southdown 609) in Letterkenny on 21st September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
112 (ex Ribble 430) in Letterkenny on 20th September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
112 (ex Ribble 430) in Letterkenny on 20th September 1969. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
150 (originally UTA U483). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
150 (originally UTA U483). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
194 (originally UTA U481). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
194 (originally UTA U481). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
197 (ex Ulsterbus 493). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
197 (ex Ulsterbus 493). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
198 (ex Ulsterbus 589) in Letterkenny bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
198 (ex Ulsterbus 589) in Letterkenny bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
228 in service with Maidstone and District at Rye Depot. (Photo copyright John Law).
228 in service with Maidstone and District at Rye Depot. (Photo copyright John Law).
238 in service with East Yorkshire in Bridlington, 1980. (Photo copyright John Law).
238 in service with East Yorkshire in Bridlington, 1980. (Photo copyright John Law).
240 (originally Western Welsh 624), 311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) and 286 (originally Yorkshire Woollen District 333). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
240 (originally Western Welsh 624), 311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) and 286 (originally Yorkshire Woollen District 333). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
272 (originally Venture Transport 282) and 301 (ex Ulsterbus 1538). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
272 (originally Venture Transport 282) and 301 (ex Ulsterbus 1538). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
296 (ex Ulsterbus 1549) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Tommy Mitchell/Edward Miller collection).
296 (ex Ulsterbus 1549) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Tommy Mitchell/Edward Miller collection).
297 (ex Ulsterbus 1492). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
297 (ex Ulsterbus 1492). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
298 (ex Ulsterbus 1450). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
298 (ex Ulsterbus 1450). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
299 (ex Ulsterbus 1583). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
299 (ex Ulsterbus 1583). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
300 (ex Ulsterbus 1576). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
300 (ex Ulsterbus 1576). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
302 (ex Ulsterbus 1464) and 311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
302 (ex Ulsterbus 1464) and 311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
303 (ex Ulsterbus 1412) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
303 (ex Ulsterbus 1412) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
304 (ex Ulsterbus 1453). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
304 (ex Ulsterbus 1453). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
305 (ex Ulsterbus 1435). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
305 (ex Ulsterbus 1435). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
306 (ex Ulsterbus 1495). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
306 (ex Ulsterbus 1495). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
308 (ex Ulsterbus 1482). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
308 (ex Ulsterbus 1482). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
309 (ex Ulsterbus 1397) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
309 (ex Ulsterbus 1397) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
311 (ex Ulsterbus 1357) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
312 (ex Ulsterbus 1376). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
312 (ex Ulsterbus 1376). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
313 (ex Ulsterbus 1476). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
313 (ex Ulsterbus 1476). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
314 (ex Ulsterbus 1475). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
314 (ex Ulsterbus 1475). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
316 (ex Ulsterbus 1442) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
316 (ex Ulsterbus 1442) in Letterkenny garage. (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
317 (ex Ulsterbus 1307) and 290 (originally Yorkshire Woollen District 344). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
317 (ex Ulsterbus 1307) and 290 (originally Yorkshire Woollen District 344). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
318 (ex Ulsterbus 1350). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
318 (ex Ulsterbus 1350). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
322 (ex Ulsterbus 1578) and 318 (ex Ulsterbus 1350). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
322 (ex Ulsterbus 1578) and 318 (ex Ulsterbus 1350). (Photo copyright Edward Miller).
324 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
324 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
353 (originally Rickards, Brentford) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
353 (originally Rickards, Brentford) in Derry bus station. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
380 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
380 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
381 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
381 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
395 in service with Western Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
395 in service with Western Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
400 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
400 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
401 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
401 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
403 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
403 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
404 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
404 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
405 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
405 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
410 (originally Western SMT L2921) in Letterkenny bus station. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
410 (originally Western SMT L2921) in Letterkenny bus station. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
422 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
422 in service with Clydeside Scottish. (Photo copyright Kenny Barclay).
423 (originally Western SMT L56) in Dungiven on 28th February 2006. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan)
423 (originally Western SMT L56) in Dungiven on 28th February 2006. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan)
425 (originally London Country TDL55) in Derry bus station in 2003. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
425 (originally London Country TDL55) in Derry bus station in 2003. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
430 (ex Sovereign, Hatfield 205) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
430 (ex Sovereign, Hatfield 205) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
441 (originally Travel West Midlands 1171) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
441 (originally Travel West Midlands 1171) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
442 (originally Travel West Midlands 1220) in April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
442 (originally Travel West Midlands 1220) in April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
444 (originally Travel West Midlands 1314) in Derry bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
444 (originally Travel West Midlands 1314) in Derry bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
446 (ex Ulsterbus 548). (Photo copyright Tommy Mitchell/Edward Miller collection
446 (ex Ulsterbus 548). (Photo copyright Tommy Mitchell/Edward Miller collection
450 (ex Ulsterbus 2581) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
450 (ex Ulsterbus 2581) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
451 (originally Citybus 2577) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
451 (originally Citybus 2577) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
455 (ex Citybus 2575). (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan)
455 (ex Citybus 2575). (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan)
456 (originally Citybus 2567) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
456 (originally Citybus 2567) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
460 (ex Citybus 2626) in Derry bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
460 (ex Citybus 2626) in Derry bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
464 (ex Citybus 2535) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
464 (ex Citybus 2535) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
466 (ex Citybus 2517) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
466 (ex Citybus 2517) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
469 (originally Citybus 2530) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
469 (originally Citybus 2530) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
473 (ex Citybus 2516) near Milford on 6th September 2005. (Photo copyright Simon Lang).
473 (ex Citybus 2516) near Milford on 6th September 2005. (Photo copyright Simon Lang).
476 (ex Citybus 2625) entering Letterkenny bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
476 (ex Citybus 2625) entering Letterkenny bus station on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
481 (ex Ulsterbus 608) in Derry on 28th February 2006. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
481 (ex Ulsterbus 608) in Derry on 28th February 2006. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
485 (ex Citybus 2628) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
485 (ex Citybus 2628) on 25th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
487 (originally Citybus 2611) in Letterkenny garage on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
487 (originally Citybus 2611) in Letterkenny garage on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
Ex Citybus 2512 acquired for spares, seen on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
Ex Citybus 2512 acquired for spares, seen on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
492 (ex Citybus 631) in Letterkenny on 3rd June 2006. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
492 (ex Citybus 631) in Letterkenny on 3rd June 2006. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
494 (ex Ulsterbus 613) in Letterkenny garage on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
494 (ex Ulsterbus 613) in Letterkenny garage on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
501 (ex Citybus 637) near Burtonport on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
501 (ex Citybus 637) near Burtonport on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
504 (ex Citybus 636) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
504 (ex Citybus 636) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
505 (ex Citybus 624) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
505 (ex Citybus 624) on 26th April 2007. (Photo copyright David Beardmore/Edward Miller collection).
005 (originally CIE CVH2) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
005 (originally CIE CVH2) in Derry on 28th February 2004. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).