The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Gortahork takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Gortahork. 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 Gortahork. 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 Gortahork at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Ulsterbus Depot and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 56m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Gortahork. However, there are services departing from Derry Airport (LDY) station and arriving at Gortahork station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Gortahork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Gortahork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gort an Choirce station.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Gortahork is 62.9 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Gort an Choirce via Ulsterbus Depot and Letterkenny Bus in around 4h 4m.