The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Fanad takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Fanad. 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 3 times a day between Derry Airport (LDY) and Fanad. 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 Fanad at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulsterbus Depot and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derry Airport (LDY) to Fanad? 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 Fanad. However, there are services departing from Derry Airport (LDY) station and arriving at Fanad station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Fanad bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Fanad bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cionn Fhánada station.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Fanad is 40.1 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Fanad via Ulsterbus Depot, Letterkenny Bus, and Cionn Fhánada in around 4h 26m.