The average bus between Ardara and Derry Airport (LDY) takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardara to Derry Airport (LDY). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ardara and Derry Airport (LDY). The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardara is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Derry Airport (LDY) at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Letterkenny Bus and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 5m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes
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17h 35m • 2 changes


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5h 30m • 2 changes
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16h 23m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ardara to Derry Airport (LDY)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardara to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Ardara station and arriving at Derry Airport (LDY) station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Ardara to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by McGeehan Coaches, depart from Ardara station.
Ardara to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by McGeehan Coaches, arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.
The distance between Ardara and Derry Airport (LDY) is 85.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Ardara to City of Derry Airport via Letterkenny Bus and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 4h 10m.