The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilmacrenan takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan. 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 Kilmacrenan. 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 Kilmacrenan at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ulsterbus Depot and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan. However, there are services departing from Derry Airport (LDY) station and arriving at Kilmacrenan station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilmacrenan is 39.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Kilmacrennan via Ulsterbus Depot and Letterkenny Bus in around 3h 14m.