The average bus between Malin Head and Derry Airport (LDY) takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malin Head 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 Malin Head and Derry Airport (LDY). The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malin Head is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Derry Airport (LDY) at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Carndonagh and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Malin Head to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Malin Head station and arriving at Derry Airport (LDY) station via Carndonagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Malin Head to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Malin Head station.
Malin Head to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Derry Patrick St station.
The distance between Malin Head and Derry Airport (LDY) is 40.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to City of Derry Airport via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Derry Patrick St, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 4h 10m.