The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballyliffin takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin. 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 4 times a day between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballyliffin. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derry Airport (LDY) is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Ballyliffin at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin? 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 Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from Derry Airport (LDY) station and arriving at Ballyliffin station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Carndonagh station.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballyliffin is 30.8 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Ballyliffin via Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, and Carndonagh in around 3h 22m.