The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Glenties takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Glenties. 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 Derry Airport (LDY) and Glenties. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derry Airport (LDY) is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Glenties at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulsterbus Depot and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes
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15h 36m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes
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15h 36m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Derry Airport (LDY) to Glenties? 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 Glenties. However, there are services departing from Derry Airport (LDY) station and arriving at Glenties station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Glenties bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Glenties bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glenties station.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Glenties is 77 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Glenties via Ulsterbus Depot and Letterkenny Bus in around 3h 54m.