The average bus between Downings and Derry Airport (LDY) takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downings to Derry Airport (LDY). 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 Downings and Derry Airport (LDY). The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downings is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Derry Airport (LDY) at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at An Grianán and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 5m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes
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13h 13m • 2 changes


3h 5m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Downings to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Downings station and arriving at Derry Airport (LDY) station via An Grianán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Downings to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Patrick Gallagher Travel, depart from Na Dúnaibh station.
Downings to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Patrick Gallagher Travel, arrive at City of Derry Airport station.
The distance between Downings and Derry Airport (LDY) is 46.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Na Dúnaibh to City of Derry Airport via An Grianán, Letterkenny Bus, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 3h 55m.